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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,262.02, 1,225,786.31 and 501,078.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,262.02, 1,225,786.31 and 501,078.27 is: 691,479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,262.02 : 1,225,786.31 = 501,078.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,262.02/1,225,786.31 = 501,078.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,262.02x = 1,225,786.31 × 501,078.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,262.02x = 614,214,883,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,214,883,604.48/888,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,479.40

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