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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,410.84, 1,223,104.50 and 504,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,410.84, 1,223,104.50 and 504,444 is: 696,051.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,410.84 : 1,223,104.50 = 504,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,410.84/1,223,104.50 = 504,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,410.84x = 1,223,104.50 × 504,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,410.84x = 616,987,726,398
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,987,726,398/886,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,051.65

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