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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,248.45, 1,226,183.17 and 566,391.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,248.45, 1,226,183.17 and 566,391.17 is: 781,875.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,248.45 : 1,226,183.17 = 566,391.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,248.45/1,226,183.17 = 566,391.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,248.45x = 1,226,183.17 × 566,391.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,248.45x = 694,499,317,458.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,499,317,458.65/888,248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,875.07

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