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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,545.08, 1,226,180.46 and 506,579.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,545.08, 1,226,180.46 and 506,579.32 is: 699,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,545.08 : 1,226,180.46 = 506,579.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,545.08/1,226,180.46 = 506,579.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,545.08x = 1,226,180.46 × 506,579.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,545.08x = 621,157,663,624.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,157,663,624.09/888,545.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,072.76

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