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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,027.40, 1,226,038.17 and 616,000.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,027.40, 1,226,038.17 and 616,000.14 is: 850,468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,027.40 : 1,226,038.17 = 616,000.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,027.40/1,226,038.17 = 616,000.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,027.40x = 1,226,038.17 × 616,000.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,027.40x = 755,239,686,675.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,239,686,675.34/888,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,468.90

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