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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,865.76, 1,223,856 and 504,887.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,865.76, 1,223,856 and 504,887.04 is: 696,733.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,865.76 : 1,223,856 = 504,887.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,865.76/1,223,856 = 504,887.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,865.76x = 1,223,856 × 504,887.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,865.76x = 617,909,033,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,909,033,226.24/886,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,733.44

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