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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,944.70, 1,226,764.68 and 506,963.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,944.70, 1,226,764.68 and 506,963.28 is: 699,621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,944.70 : 1,226,764.68 = 506,963.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,944.70/1,226,764.68 = 506,963.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,944.70x = 1,226,764.68 × 506,963.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,944.70x = 621,924,645,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,924,645,960.95/888,944.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,621.30

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