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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,421.24, 1,330,496.70 and 508,189.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,421.24, 1,330,496.70 and 508,189.24 is: 761,062.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,421.24 : 1,330,496.70 = 508,189.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,421.24/1,330,496.70 = 508,189.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,421.24x = 1,330,496.70 × 508,189.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,421.24x = 676,144,106,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,144,106,795.51/888,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,062.52

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