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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,619.34, 1,226,264.18 and 506,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,619.34, 1,226,264.18 and 506,769.02 is: 699,323.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,619.34 : 1,226,264.18 = 506,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,619.34/1,226,264.18 = 506,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,619.34x = 1,226,264.18 × 506,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,619.34x = 621,432,696,759.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,432,696,759.70/888,619.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,323.85

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