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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,749.96, 1,332,710.22 and 514,879.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,749.96, 1,332,710.22 and 514,879.88 is: 772,079.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,749.96 : 1,332,710.22 = 514,879.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,749.96/1,332,710.22 = 514,879.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,749.96x = 1,332,710.22 × 514,879.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,749.96x = 686,185,678,148.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,185,678,148.37/888,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,079.56

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