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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,932.46, 1,226,747.73 and 506,951.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,932.46, 1,226,747.73 and 506,951.04 is: 699,604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,932.46 : 1,226,747.73 = 506,951.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,932.46/1,226,747.73 = 506,951.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,932.46x = 1,226,747.73 × 506,951.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,932.46x = 621,901,037,541.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,901,037,541.14/888,932.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,604.37

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