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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,158.78, 1,225,628.79 and 506,308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,158.78, 1,225,628.79 and 506,308.58 is: 698,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,158.78 : 1,225,628.79 = 506,308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,158.78/1,225,628.79 = 506,308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,158.78x = 1,225,628.79 × 506,308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,158.78x = 620,546,372,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,546,372,272.02/888,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,688.55

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