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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,583.16, 1,223,532.02 and 504,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,583.16, 1,223,532.02 and 504,733 is: 696,558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,583.16 : 1,223,532.02 = 504,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,583.16/1,223,532.02 = 504,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,583.16x = 1,223,532.02 × 504,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,583.16x = 617,556,987,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,556,987,050.66/886,583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,558.44

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