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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,161.78, 1,225,632.93 and 506,311.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,161.78, 1,225,632.93 and 506,311.58 is: 698,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,161.78 : 1,225,632.93 = 506,311.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,161.78/1,225,632.93 = 506,311.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,161.78x = 1,225,632.93 × 506,311.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,161.78x = 620,552,145,288.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,552,145,288.33/888,161.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,692.69

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