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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,874.27, 1,225,488.41 and 566,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,874.27, 1,225,488.41 and 566,466.73 is: 780,986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,874.27 : 1,225,488.41 = 566,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,874.27/1,225,488.41 = 566,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,874.27x = 1,225,488.41 × 566,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,874.27x = 694,198,412,265.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,198,412,265.60/888,874.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,986.06

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