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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,777.63, 1,226,512.35 and 501,674.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,777.63, 1,226,512.35 and 501,674.54 is: 692,310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,777.63 : 1,226,512.35 = 501,674.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,777.63/1,226,512.35 = 501,674.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,777.63x = 1,226,512.35 × 501,674.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,777.63x = 615,310,012,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,310,012,858.01/888,777.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,310.42

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