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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,577.64, 1,223,173.56 and 504,508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,577.64, 1,223,173.56 and 504,508.72 is: 696,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,577.64 : 1,223,173.56 = 504,508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,577.64/1,223,173.56 = 504,508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,577.64x = 1,223,173.56 × 504,508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,577.64x = 617,101,727,093.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,101,727,093.44/886,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,049.28

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