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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,179.73, 1,225,614.01 and 500,973.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,179.73, 1,225,614.01 and 500,973.81 is: 691,302.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,179.73 : 1,225,614.01 = 500,973.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,179.73/1,225,614.01 = 500,973.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,179.73x = 1,225,614.01 × 500,973.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,179.73x = 614,000,523,572.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,000,523,572.99/888,179.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,302.11

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