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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,871.89, 1,225,485.12 and 566,464.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,871.89, 1,225,485.12 and 566,464.35 is: 780,982.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,871.89 : 1,225,485.12 = 566,464.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,871.89/1,225,485.12 = 566,464.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,871.89x = 1,225,485.12 × 566,464.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,871.89x = 694,193,631,935.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,193,631,935.47/888,871.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,982.77

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