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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,479.56, 1,220,614.74 and 502,571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,479.56, 1,220,614.74 and 502,571.08 is: 693,566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,479.56 : 1,220,614.74 = 502,571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,479.56/1,220,614.74 = 502,571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,479.56x = 1,220,614.74 × 502,571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,479.56x = 613,445,668,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,445,668,145.72/884,479.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,566.81

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