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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,517.24, 1,220,637.40 and 502,564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,517.24, 1,220,637.40 and 502,564.98 is: 693,541.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,517.24 : 1,220,637.40 = 502,564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,517.24/1,220,637.40 = 502,564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,517.24x = 1,220,637.40 × 502,564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,517.24x = 613,449,610,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,449,610,518.25/884,517.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,541.72

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