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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,872.63, 1,225,326.77 and 500,722.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,872.63, 1,225,326.77 and 500,722.69 is: 691,032.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,872.63 : 1,225,326.77 = 500,722.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,872.63/1,225,326.77 = 500,722.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,872.63x = 1,225,326.77 × 500,722.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,872.63x = 613,548,916,403.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,548,916,403.41/887,872.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,032.58

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