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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,228.73, 1,329,171.69 and 506,577.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,228.73, 1,329,171.69 and 506,577.02 is: 760,625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,228.73 : 1,329,171.69 = 506,577.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,228.73/1,329,171.69 = 506,577.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,228.73x = 1,329,171.69 × 506,577.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,228.73x = 673,327,829,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,327,829,042.37/885,228.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,625.82

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