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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,211.44, 1,225,848.60 and 506,150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,211.44, 1,225,848.60 and 506,150.64 is: 698,554.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,211.44 : 1,225,848.60 = 506,150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,211.44/1,225,848.60 = 506,150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,211.44x = 1,225,848.60 × 506,150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,211.44x = 620,464,053,433.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,464,053,433.10/888,211.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,554.45

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