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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,206.80, 1,224,344.04 and 505,233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,206.80, 1,224,344.04 and 505,233.76 is: 697,221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,206.80 : 1,224,344.04 = 505,233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,206.80/1,224,344.04 = 505,233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,206.80x = 1,224,344.04 × 505,233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,206.80x = 618,579,942,862.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,579,942,862.79/887,206.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,221.82

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