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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,327.20, 1,225,859.06 and 506,280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,327.20, 1,225,859.06 and 506,280.17 is: 698,648.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,327.20 : 1,225,859.06 = 506,280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,327.20/1,225,859.06 = 506,280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,327.20x = 1,225,859.06 × 506,280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,327.20x = 620,628,137,623.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,628,137,623.19/888,327.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,648.13

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