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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,209.44, 1,227,225.86 and 507,148.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,209.44, 1,227,225.86 and 507,148.64 is: 699,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,209.44 : 1,227,225.86 = 507,148.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,209.44/1,227,225.86 = 507,148.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,209.44x = 1,227,225.86 × 507,148.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,209.44x = 622,385,925,871.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,385,925,871.83/889,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,931.76

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