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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,250.95, 1,226,186.62 and 566,393.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,250.95, 1,226,186.62 and 566,393.67 is: 781,878.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,250.95 : 1,226,186.62 = 566,393.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,250.95/1,226,186.62 = 566,393.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,250.95x = 1,226,186.62 × 566,393.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,250.95x = 694,504,339,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,504,339,806.70/888,250.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781,878.52

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