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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,592.98, 1,223,429.16 and 523,947.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,592.98, 1,223,429.16 and 523,947.88 is: 723,007.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,592.98 : 1,223,429.16 = 523,947.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,592.98/1,223,429.16 = 523,947.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,592.98x = 1,223,429.16 × 523,947.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,592.98x = 641,013,114,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,013,114,712.18/886,592.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,007.21

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