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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,626.72, 1,223,546.24 and 504,653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,626.72, 1,223,546.24 and 504,653.50 is: 696,422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,626.72 : 1,223,546.24 = 504,653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,626.72/1,223,546.24 = 504,653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,626.72x = 1,223,546.24 × 504,653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,626.72x = 617,466,892,427.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,466,892,427.84/886,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,422.61

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