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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,247.95, 1,226,182.48 and 566,390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,247.95, 1,226,182.48 and 566,390.67 is: 781,874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,247.95 : 1,226,182.48 = 566,390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,247.95/1,226,182.48 = 566,390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,247.95x = 1,226,182.48 × 566,390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,247.95x = 694,498,313,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,498,313,557.51/888,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,874.38

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