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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,873.27, 1,225,487.03 and 566,465.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,873.27, 1,225,487.03 and 566,465.73 is: 780,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,873.27 : 1,225,487.03 = 566,465.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,873.27/1,225,487.03 = 566,465.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,873.27x = 1,225,487.03 × 566,465.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,873.27x = 694,196,398,927.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,196,398,927.05/888,873.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,984.68

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