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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,336.76, 1,225,936.46 and 506,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,336.76, 1,225,936.46 and 506,301.88 is: 698,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,336.76 : 1,225,936.46 = 506,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,336.76/1,225,936.46 = 506,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,336.76x = 1,225,936.46 × 506,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,336.76x = 620,693,934,458.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,693,934,458.55/888,336.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,714.68

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