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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,531.84, 1,223,271.44 and 504,565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,531.84, 1,223,271.44 and 504,565.04 is: 696,218.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,531.84 : 1,223,271.44 = 504,565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,531.84/1,223,271.44 = 504,565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,531.84x = 1,223,271.44 × 504,565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,531.84x = 617,220,003,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,220,003,054.46/886,531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,218.65

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