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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,414.24, 1,226,011.89 and 501,311.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,414.24, 1,226,011.89 and 501,311.72 is: 691,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,414.24 : 1,226,011.89 = 501,311.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,414.24/1,226,011.89 = 501,311.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,414.24x = 1,226,011.89 × 501,311.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,414.24x = 614,614,123,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,614,123,186.29/888,414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,810.30

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