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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,478.47, 1,223,158.93 and 523,720.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,478.47, 1,223,158.93 and 523,720.51 is: 722,627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,478.47 : 1,223,158.93 = 523,720.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,478.47/1,223,158.93 = 523,720.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,478.47x = 1,223,158.93 × 523,720.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,478.47x = 640,593,418,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,593,418,630.65/886,478.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,627.16

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