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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,638.48, 1,223,568.90 and 504,689.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,638.48, 1,223,568.90 and 504,689.84 is: 696,476.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,638.48 : 1,223,568.90 = 504,689.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,638.48/1,223,568.90 = 504,689.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,638.48x = 1,223,568.90 × 504,689.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,638.48x = 617,522,792,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,522,792,369.98/886,638.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,476.42

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