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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,828.45, 1,224,903.47 and 505,584.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,828.45, 1,224,903.47 and 505,584.59 is: 697,536.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,828.45 : 1,224,903.47 = 505,584.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,828.45/1,224,903.47 = 505,584.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,828.45x = 1,224,903.47 × 505,584.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,828.45x = 619,292,310,017.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,292,310,017.09/887,828.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,536.01

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