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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,028.40, 1,226,039.55 and 616,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,028.40, 1,226,039.55 and 616,001.14 is: 850,470.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,028.40 : 1,226,039.55 = 616,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,028.40/1,226,039.55 = 616,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,028.40x = 1,226,039.55 × 616,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,028.40x = 755,241,760,485.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,241,760,485.09/888,028.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,470.28

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