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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,901.14, 1,223,924.72 and 504,927.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,901.14, 1,223,924.72 and 504,927.91 is: 696,801.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,901.14 : 1,223,924.72 = 504,927.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,901.14/1,223,924.72 = 504,927.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,901.14x = 1,223,924.72 × 504,927.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,901.14x = 617,993,745,282.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,993,745,282.48/886,901.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,801.16

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