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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,875.27, 1,225,489.79 and 566,467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,875.27, 1,225,489.79 and 566,467.73 is: 780,987.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,875.27 : 1,225,489.79 = 566,467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,875.27/1,225,489.79 = 566,467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,875.27x = 1,225,489.79 × 566,467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,875.27x = 694,200,419,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,200,419,479.48/888,875.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,987.44

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