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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,819.16, 1,226,569.64 and 501,716.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,819.16, 1,226,569.64 and 501,716.06 is: 692,367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,819.16 : 1,226,569.64 = 501,716.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,819.16/1,226,569.64 = 501,716.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,819.16x = 1,226,569.64 × 501,716.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,819.16x = 615,389,687,096.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,389,687,096.42/888,819.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,367.71

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