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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,814.02, 1,225,245.60 and 500,663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,814.02, 1,225,245.60 and 500,663.99 is: 690,951.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,814.02 : 1,225,245.60 = 500,663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,814.02/1,225,245.60 = 500,663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,814.02x = 1,225,245.60 × 500,663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,814.02x = 613,436,344,699.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,436,344,699.72/887,814.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,951.41

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