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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,829.72, 1,226,744.68 and 501,763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,829.72, 1,226,744.68 and 501,763.12 is: 692,523.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,829.72 : 1,226,744.68 = 501,763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,829.72/1,226,744.68 = 501,763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,829.72x = 1,226,744.68 × 501,763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,829.72x = 615,535,235,571.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,535,235,571.39/888,829.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,523.24

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