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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,039.69, 1,226,055.14 and 616,012.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,039.69, 1,226,055.14 and 616,012.39 is: 850,485.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,039.69 : 1,226,055.14 = 616,012.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,039.69/1,226,055.14 = 616,012.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,039.69x = 1,226,055.14 × 616,012.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,039.69x = 755,265,157,063.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,265,157,063.19/888,039.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,485.81

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