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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,257.52, 1,225,451.16 and 565,909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,257.52, 1,225,451.16 and 565,909.92 is: 780,736.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,257.52 : 1,225,451.16 = 565,909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,257.52/1,225,451.16 = 565,909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,257.52x = 1,225,451.16 × 565,909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,257.52x = 693,494,967,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,494,967,919.51/888,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,736.39

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