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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,829.45, 1,224,904.84 and 505,585.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,829.45, 1,224,904.84 and 505,585.59 is: 697,537.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,829.45 : 1,224,904.84 = 505,585.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,829.45/1,224,904.84 = 505,585.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,829.45x = 1,224,904.84 × 505,585.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,829.45x = 619,294,236,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,294,236,225.26/887,829.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,537.39

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