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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,592.84, 1,226,227.62 and 506,742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,592.84, 1,226,227.62 and 506,742.52 is: 699,287.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,592.84 : 1,226,227.62 = 506,742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,592.84/1,226,227.62 = 506,742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,592.84x = 1,226,227.62 × 506,742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,592.84x = 621,381,674,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,381,674,252.40/888,592.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,287.28

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