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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,875.86, 1,223,789.64 and 499,708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,875.86, 1,223,789.64 and 499,708.82 is: 689,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,875.86 : 1,223,789.64 = 499,708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,875.86/1,223,789.64 = 499,708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,875.86x = 1,223,789.64 × 499,708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,875.86x = 611,538,476,932.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,538,476,932.63/886,875.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,542.36

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