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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,183.95, 1,225,691.70 and 500,998.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,183.95, 1,225,691.70 and 500,998.07 is: 691,376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,183.95 : 1,225,691.70 = 500,998.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,183.95/1,225,691.70 = 500,998.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,183.95x = 1,225,691.70 × 500,998.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,183.95x = 614,069,169,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,069,169,986.56/888,183.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,376.12

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