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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,870.39, 1,225,483.07 and 566,462.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,870.39, 1,225,483.07 and 566,462.85 is: 780,980.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,870.39 : 1,225,483.07 = 566,462.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,870.39/1,225,483.07 = 566,462.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,870.39x = 1,225,483.07 × 566,462.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,870.39x = 694,190,629,626.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,190,629,626.64/888,870.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,980.71

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