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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,157.76, 1,225,583.60 and 500,951.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,157.76, 1,225,583.60 and 500,951.84 is: 691,271.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,157.76 : 1,225,583.60 = 500,951.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,157.76/1,225,583.60 = 500,951.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,157.76x = 1,225,583.60 × 500,951.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,157.76x = 613,958,359,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,958,359,493.82/888,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,271.74

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