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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,254.20, 1,225,775.53 and 501,070.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,254.20, 1,225,775.53 and 501,070.46 is: 691,468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,254.20 : 1,225,775.53 = 501,070.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,254.20/1,225,775.53 = 501,070.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,254.20x = 1,225,775.53 × 501,070.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,254.20x = 614,199,903,171.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,199,903,171.30/888,254.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,468.62

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