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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,031.40, 1,226,043.70 and 616,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,031.40, 1,226,043.70 and 616,004.14 is: 850,474.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,031.40 : 1,226,043.70 = 616,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,031.40/1,226,043.70 = 616,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,031.40x = 1,226,043.70 × 616,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,031.40x = 755,247,995,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,247,995,020.92/888,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,474.43

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