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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888,977.84, 1,226,811.02 and 507,040.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888,977.84, 1,226,811.02 and 507,040.16 is: 699,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888,977.84 : 1,226,811.02 = 507,040.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888,977.84/1,226,811.02 = 507,040.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888,977.84x = 1,226,811.02 × 507,040.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888,977.84x = 622,042,447,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,042,447,201.31/888,977.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,727.74

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