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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,870.83, 1,225,483.67 and 566,463.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,870.83, 1,225,483.67 and 566,463.29 is: 780,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,870.83 : 1,225,483.67 = 566,463.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,870.83/1,225,483.67 = 566,463.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,870.83x = 1,225,483.67 × 566,463.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,870.83x = 694,191,507,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,191,507,069.61/888,870.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,981.31

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