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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,982.86, 1,222,598.37 and 693,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,982.86, 1,222,598.37 and 693,051.58 is: 955,287.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,982.86 : 1,222,598.37 = 693,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,982.86/1,222,598.37 = 693,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,982.86x = 1,222,598.37 × 693,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,982.86x = 847,323,732,033.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,323,732,033.93/886,982.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955,287.61

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