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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,659.38, 1,223,597.71 and 504,710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,659.38, 1,223,597.71 and 504,710.72 is: 696,505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,659.38 : 1,223,597.71 = 504,710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,659.38/1,223,597.71 = 504,710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,659.38x = 1,223,597.71 × 504,710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,659.38x = 617,562,881,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,562,881,204.45/886,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,505.21

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