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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,849.31, 1,221,195.72 and 502,933.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,849.31, 1,221,195.72 and 502,933.50 is: 694,107.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,849.31 : 1,221,195.72 = 502,933.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,849.31/1,221,195.72 = 502,933.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,849.31x = 1,221,195.72 × 502,933.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,849.31x = 614,180,237,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,180,237,644.62/884,849.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,107.16

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