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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,137.68, 1,225,553.32 and 500,931.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,137.68, 1,225,553.32 and 500,931.76 is: 691,242.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,137.68 : 1,225,553.32 = 500,931.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,137.68/1,225,553.32 = 500,931.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,137.68x = 1,225,553.32 × 500,931.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,137.68x = 613,918,581,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,918,581,561.44/888,137.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,242.58

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