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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,337.76, 1,225,937.84 and 506,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,337.76, 1,225,937.84 and 506,302.88 is: 698,716.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,337.76 : 1,225,937.84 = 506,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,337.76/1,225,937.84 = 506,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,337.76x = 1,225,937.84 × 506,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,337.76x = 620,695,859,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,695,859,092.98/888,337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,716.06

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