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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,873.52, 1,225,487.38 and 566,465.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,873.52, 1,225,487.38 and 566,465.98 is: 780,985.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,873.52 : 1,225,487.38 = 566,465.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,873.52/1,225,487.38 = 566,465.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,873.52x = 1,225,487.38 × 566,465.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,873.52x = 694,196,900,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,196,900,729.57/888,873.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,985.02

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