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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,321.49, 1,224,503.69 and 505,383.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,321.49, 1,224,503.69 and 505,383.81 is: 697,429.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,321.49 : 1,224,503.69 = 505,383.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,321.49/1,224,503.69 = 505,383.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,321.49x = 1,224,503.69 × 505,383.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,321.49x = 618,844,337,684.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,844,337,684.34/887,321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,429.67

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