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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,594.34, 1,226,229.69 and 506,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,594.34, 1,226,229.69 and 506,744.02 is: 699,289.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,594.34 : 1,226,229.69 = 506,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,594.34/1,226,229.69 = 506,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,594.34x = 1,226,229.69 × 506,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,594.34x = 621,384,562,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,384,562,553.95/888,594.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,289.35

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