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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,040.19, 1,226,055.83 and 616,012.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,040.19, 1,226,055.83 and 616,012.89 is: 850,486.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,040.19 : 1,226,055.83 = 616,012.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,040.19/1,226,055.83 = 616,012.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,040.19x = 1,226,055.83 × 616,012.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,040.19x = 755,266,192,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,266,192,059.58/888,040.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,486.50

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