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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,504.12, 1,331,949.78 and 461,540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,504.12, 1,331,949.78 and 461,540.88 is: 691,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,504.12 : 1,331,949.78 = 461,540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,504.12/1,331,949.78 = 461,540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,504.12x = 1,331,949.78 × 461,540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,504.12x = 614,749,273,577.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,749,273,577.01/888,504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,892.43

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