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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,247.70, 1,226,182.13 and 566,390.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,247.70, 1,226,182.13 and 566,390.42 is: 781,874.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,247.70 : 1,226,182.13 = 566,390.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,247.70/1,226,182.13 = 566,390.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,247.70x = 1,226,182.13 × 566,390.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,247.70x = 694,497,811,607.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,497,811,607.20/888,247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,874.03

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