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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,649.97, 1,223,584.77 and 504,701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,649.97, 1,223,584.77 and 504,701.34 is: 696,492.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,649.97 : 1,223,584.77 = 504,701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,649.97/1,223,584.77 = 504,701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,649.97x = 1,223,584.77 × 504,701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,649.97x = 617,544,873,022.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,544,873,022.59/886,649.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,492.30

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