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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,142.98, 1,225,563.27 and 500,937.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,142.98, 1,225,563.27 and 500,937.06 is: 691,251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,142.98 : 1,225,563.27 = 500,937.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,142.98/1,225,563.27 = 500,937.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,142.98x = 1,225,563.27 × 500,937.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,142.98x = 613,930,061,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,930,061,317.79/888,142.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,251.38

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