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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,524.56, 1,226,323.77 and 562,674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,524.56, 1,226,323.77 and 562,674.98 is: 775,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,524.56 : 1,226,323.77 = 562,674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,524.56/1,226,323.77 = 562,674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,524.56x = 1,226,323.77 × 562,674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,524.56x = 690,021,702,758.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,021,702,758.28/889,524.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,719.68

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