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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,946.70, 1,226,767.44 and 506,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,946.70, 1,226,767.44 and 506,965.28 is: 699,624.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,946.70 : 1,226,767.44 = 506,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,946.70/1,226,767.44 = 506,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,946.70x = 1,226,767.44 × 506,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,946.70x = 621,928,498,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,928,498,714.48/888,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,624.06

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