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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,793.02, 1,226,529.10 and 506,811.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,793.02, 1,226,529.10 and 506,811.60 is: 699,397.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,793.02 : 1,226,529.10 = 506,811.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,793.02/1,226,529.10 = 506,811.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,793.02x = 1,226,529.10 × 506,811.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,793.02x = 621,619,175,617.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,619,175,617.56/888,793.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,397.00

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