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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,792.01, 1,226,527.72 and 506,810.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,792.01, 1,226,527.72 and 506,810.59 is: 699,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,792.01 : 1,226,527.72 = 506,810.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,792.01/1,226,527.72 = 506,810.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,792.01x = 1,226,527.72 × 506,810.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,792.01x = 621,617,237,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,617,237,424.56/888,792.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,395.62

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