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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,901.13, 1,223,924.73 and 504,927.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,901.13, 1,223,924.73 and 504,927.90 is: 696,801.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,901.13 : 1,223,924.73 = 504,927.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,901.13/1,223,924.73 = 504,927.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,901.13x = 1,223,924.73 × 504,927.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,901.13x = 617,993,743,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,993,743,676.97/886,901.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,801.17

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