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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,254.63, 1,221,731.90 and 503,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,254.63, 1,221,731.90 and 503,280.50 is: 694,572.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,254.63 : 1,221,731.90 = 503,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,254.63/1,221,731.90 = 503,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,254.63x = 1,221,731.90 × 503,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,254.63x = 614,873,832,872.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,873,832,872.89/885,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,572.86

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