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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,460.23, 1,221,929.37 and 503,487

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,460.23, 1,221,929.37 and 503,487 is: 694,808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,460.23 : 1,221,929.37 = 503,487 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,460.23/1,221,929.37 = 503,487/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,460.23x = 1,221,929.37 × 503,487
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,460.23x = 615,225,552,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,225,552,713.19/885,460.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,808.79

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