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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,657.50, 1,223,595.12 and 504,708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,657.50, 1,223,595.12 and 504,708.84 is: 696,502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,657.50 : 1,223,595.12 = 504,708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,657.50/1,223,595.12 = 504,708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,657.50x = 1,223,595.12 × 504,708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,657.50x = 617,559,273,644.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,559,273,644.86/886,657.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,502.62

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