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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,593.34, 1,226,228.31 and 506,743.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,593.34, 1,226,228.31 and 506,743.02 is: 699,287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,593.34 : 1,226,228.31 = 506,743.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,593.34/1,226,228.31 = 506,743.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,593.34x = 1,226,228.31 × 506,743.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,593.34x = 621,382,637,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,382,637,018.90/888,593.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,287.97

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