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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,069.69, 1,225,529.03 and 515,567.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,069.69, 1,225,529.03 and 515,567.18 is: 711,478.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,069.69 : 1,225,529.03 = 515,567.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,069.69/1,225,529.03 = 515,567.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,069.69x = 1,225,529.03 × 515,567.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,069.69x = 631,842,543,427.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,842,543,427.40/888,069.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,478.56

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