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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,143.55, 1,225,564.05 and 500,937.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,143.55, 1,225,564.05 and 500,937.63 is: 691,252.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,143.55 : 1,225,564.05 = 500,937.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,143.55/1,225,564.05 = 500,937.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,143.55x = 1,225,564.05 × 500,937.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,143.55x = 613,931,150,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,931,150,620.20/888,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,252.16

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