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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,028.85, 1,226,847.42 and 507,062.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,028.85, 1,226,847.42 and 507,062.01 is: 699,738.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,028.85 : 1,226,847.42 = 507,062.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,028.85/1,226,847.42 = 507,062.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,028.85x = 1,226,847.42 × 507,062.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,028.85x = 622,087,718,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,087,718,748.51/889,028.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,738.51

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