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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,249.95, 1,226,185.24 and 566,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,249.95, 1,226,185.24 and 566,392.67 is: 781,877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,249.95 : 1,226,185.24 = 566,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,249.95/1,226,185.24 = 566,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,249.95x = 1,226,185.24 × 566,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,249.95x = 694,502,329,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,502,329,166.23/888,249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,877.14

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