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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,270.02, 1,225,797.34 and 501,086.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,270.02, 1,225,797.34 and 501,086.28 is: 691,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,270.02 : 1,225,797.34 = 501,086.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,270.02/1,225,797.34 = 501,086.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,270.02x = 1,225,797.34 × 501,086.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,270.02x = 614,230,229,134.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,230,229,134.50/888,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,490.44

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