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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,178.57, 1,222,931.40 and 504,205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,178.57, 1,222,931.40 and 504,205.35 is: 695,806.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,178.57 : 1,222,931.40 = 504,205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,178.57/1,222,931.40 = 504,205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,178.57x = 1,222,931.40 × 504,205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,178.57x = 616,608,554,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,608,554,562.99/886,178.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,806.21

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