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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,016.32, 1,225,936.80 and 598,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,016.32, 1,225,936.80 and 598,043.52 is: 825,619.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,016.32 : 1,225,936.80 = 598,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,016.32/1,225,936.80 = 598,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,016.32x = 1,225,936.80 × 598,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,016.32x = 733,163,559,169.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,163,559,169.54/888,016.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,619.47

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