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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,247.20, 1,226,181.44 and 566,389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,247.20, 1,226,181.44 and 566,389.92 is: 781,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,247.20 : 1,226,181.44 = 566,389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,247.20/1,226,181.44 = 566,389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,247.20x = 1,226,181.44 × 566,389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,247.20x = 694,496,807,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,496,807,707.09/888,247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,873.34

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