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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,596.34, 1,226,232.45 and 506,746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,596.34, 1,226,232.45 and 506,746.02 is: 699,292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,596.34 : 1,226,232.45 = 506,746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,596.34/1,226,232.45 = 506,746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,596.34x = 1,226,232.45 × 506,746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,596.34x = 621,388,413,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,388,413,632.35/888,596.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,292.11

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