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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,432.24, 1,226,036.70 and 501,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,432.24, 1,226,036.70 and 501,329.76 is: 691,835.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,432.24 : 1,226,036.70 = 501,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,432.24/1,226,036.70 = 501,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,432.24x = 1,226,036.70 × 501,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,432.24x = 614,648,684,562.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,648,684,562.19/888,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,835.19

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