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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,657.88, 1,223,595.64 and 504,709.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,657.88, 1,223,595.64 and 504,709.22 is: 696,503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,657.88 : 1,223,595.64 = 504,709.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,657.88/1,223,595.64 = 504,709.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,657.88x = 1,223,595.64 × 504,709.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,657.88x = 617,559,993,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,559,993,680.05/886,657.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,503.14

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