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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,332.20, 1,225,865.96 and 506,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,332.20, 1,225,865.96 and 506,285.18 is: 698,655.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,332.20 : 1,225,865.96 = 506,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,332.20/1,225,865.96 = 506,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,332.20x = 1,225,865.96 × 506,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,332.20x = 620,637,768,214.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,637,768,214.47/888,332.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,655.04

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