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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,582.16, 1,223,530.64 and 504,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,582.16, 1,223,530.64 and 504,732 is: 696,557.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,582.16 : 1,223,530.64 = 504,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,582.16/1,223,530.64 = 504,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,582.16x = 1,223,530.64 × 504,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,582.16x = 617,555,066,988.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,555,066,988.48/886,582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,557.06

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