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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,027.85, 1,226,846.04 and 507,061.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,027.85, 1,226,846.04 and 507,061.01 is: 699,737.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,027.85 : 1,226,846.04 = 507,061.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,027.85/1,226,846.04 = 507,061.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,027.85x = 1,226,846.04 × 507,061.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,027.85x = 622,085,792,156.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,085,792,156.90/889,027.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,737.13

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