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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,139.82, 1,224,251.76 and 505,166.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,139.82, 1,224,251.76 and 505,166.62 is: 697,129.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,139.82 : 1,224,251.76 = 505,166.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,139.82/1,224,251.76 = 505,166.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,139.82x = 1,224,251.76 × 505,166.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,139.82x = 618,451,123,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,451,123,628.25/887,139.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,129.26

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