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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,713.67, 1,226,424.24 and 501,610.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,713.67, 1,226,424.24 and 501,610.59 is: 692,222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,713.67 : 1,226,424.24 = 501,610.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,713.67/1,226,424.24 = 501,610.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,713.67x = 1,226,424.24 × 501,610.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,713.67x = 615,187,386,616.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,187,386,616.70/888,713.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,222.26

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