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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,678, 1,223,623.44 and 504,729.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,678, 1,223,623.44 and 504,729.36 is: 696,530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,678 : 1,223,623.44 = 504,729.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,678/1,223,623.44 = 504,729.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,678x = 1,223,623.44 × 504,729.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,678x = 617,598,675,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,598,675,752.20/886,678
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,530.96

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