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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,828.81, 1,228,071.65 and 502,660.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,828.81, 1,228,071.65 and 502,660.55 is: 693,732.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,828.81 : 1,228,071.65 = 502,660.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,828.81/1,228,071.65 = 502,660.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,828.81x = 1,228,071.65 × 502,660.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,828.81x = 617,303,171,585.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,303,171,585.28/889,828.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,732.51

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