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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,627.23, 1,223,546.94 and 504,654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,627.23, 1,223,546.94 and 504,654 is: 696,423.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,627.23 : 1,223,546.94 = 504,654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,627.23/1,223,546.94 = 504,654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,627.23x = 1,223,546.94 × 504,654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,627.23x = 617,467,857,458.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,467,857,458.76/886,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,423.30

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