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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,579.20, 1,226,271.84 and 506,601.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,579.20, 1,226,271.84 and 506,601.92 is: 699,129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,579.20 : 1,226,271.84 = 506,601.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,579.20/1,226,271.84 = 506,601.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,579.20x = 1,226,271.84 × 506,601.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,579.20x = 621,231,668,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,231,668,585.93/888,579.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,129.20

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