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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,569.86, 1,223,541.78 and 499,461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,569.86, 1,223,541.78 and 499,461.29 is: 689,299.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,569.86 : 1,223,541.78 = 499,461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,569.86/1,223,541.78 = 499,461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,569.86x = 1,223,541.78 × 499,461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,569.86x = 611,111,753,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,111,753,810.02/886,569.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,299.04

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