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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,012.85, 1,219,946.13 and 502,042.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,012.85, 1,219,946.13 and 502,042.41 is: 692,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,012.85 : 1,219,946.13 = 502,042.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,012.85/1,219,946.13 = 502,042.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,012.85x = 1,219,946.13 × 502,042.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,012.85x = 612,464,695,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,464,695,175.37/884,012.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,823.29

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