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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,259.56, 1,227,246.34 and 507,294.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,259.56, 1,227,246.34 and 507,294.76 is: 700,105.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,259.56 : 1,227,246.34 = 507,294.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,259.56/1,227,246.34 = 507,294.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,259.56x = 1,227,246.34 × 507,294.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,259.56x = 622,575,637,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,575,637,511.18/889,259.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,105.64

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