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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885,779, 1,222,440.72 and 503,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885,779, 1,222,440.72 and 503,928.80 is: 695,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885,779 : 1,222,440.72 = 503,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885,779/1,222,440.72 = 503,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885,779x = 1,222,440.72 × 503,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885,779x = 616,023,085,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,023,085,100.74/885,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,459.12

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