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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,068.24, 1,222,701.03 and 498,919.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,068.24, 1,222,701.03 and 498,919.02 is: 688,467.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,068.24 : 1,222,701.03 = 498,919.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,068.24/1,222,701.03 = 498,919.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,068.24x = 1,222,701.03 × 498,919.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,068.24x = 610,028,799,640.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,028,799,640.59/886,068.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,467.06

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