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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,750.96, 1,226,445.84 and 506,900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,750.96, 1,226,445.84 and 506,900.76 is: 699,505.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,750.96 : 1,226,445.84 = 506,900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,750.96/1,226,445.84 = 506,900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,750.96x = 1,226,445.84 × 506,900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,750.96x = 621,686,328,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,686,328,394.84/888,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,505.66

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