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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,933.71, 1,226,749.46 and 506,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,933.71, 1,226,749.46 and 506,952.29 is: 699,606.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,933.71 : 1,226,749.46 = 506,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,933.71/1,226,749.46 = 506,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,933.71x = 1,226,749.46 × 506,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,933.71x = 621,903,448,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,903,448,535.38/888,933.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,606.10

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