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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,927.36, 1,226,688.48 and 507,076.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,927.36, 1,226,688.48 and 507,076.16 is: 699,747.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,927.36 : 1,226,688.48 = 507,076.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,927.36/1,226,688.48 = 507,076.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,927.36x = 1,226,688.48 × 507,076.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,927.36x = 622,024,483,954.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,024,483,954.64/888,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,747.26

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