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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,399.47, 1,220,475.38 and 502,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,399.47, 1,220,475.38 and 502,447.21 is: 693,379.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,399.47 : 1,220,475.38 = 502,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,399.47/1,220,475.38 = 502,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,399.47x = 1,220,475.38 × 502,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,399.47x = 613,224,449,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,224,449,554.69/884,399.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,379.49

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