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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 889,939.51, 1,228,235.60 and 502,835.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 889,939.51, 1,228,235.60 and 502,835.04 is: 693,979.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    889,939.51 : 1,228,235.60 = 502,835.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    889,939.51/1,228,235.60 = 502,835.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    889,939.51x = 1,228,235.60 × 502,835.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    889,939.51x = 617,599,898,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,599,898,312.51/889,939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,979.64

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