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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,205.94, 1,227,221.01 and 507,145.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,205.94, 1,227,221.01 and 507,145.14 is: 699,926.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,205.94 : 1,227,221.01 = 507,145.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,205.94/1,227,221.01 = 507,145.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,205.94x = 1,227,221.01 × 507,145.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,205.94x = 622,379,170,927.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,379,170,927.39/889,205.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,926.92

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