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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,905.48, 1,225,711.86 and 566,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,905.48, 1,225,711.86 and 566,253.32 is: 780,806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,905.48 : 1,225,711.86 = 566,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,905.48/1,225,711.86 = 566,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,905.48x = 1,225,711.86 × 566,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,905.48x = 694,063,410,088.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,063,410,088.38/888,905.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,806.76

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