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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,672.32, 1,223,615.88 and 504,723.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,672.32, 1,223,615.88 and 504,723.84 is: 696,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,672.32 : 1,223,615.88 = 504,723.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,672.32/1,223,615.88 = 504,723.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,672.32x = 1,223,615.88 × 504,723.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,672.32x = 617,588,105,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,588,105,638.58/886,672.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,523.50

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