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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 887,892.51, 1,224,991.83 and 505,648.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 887,892.51, 1,224,991.83 and 505,648.65 is: 697,624.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    887,892.51 : 1,224,991.83 = 505,648.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    887,892.51/1,224,991.83 = 505,648.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    887,892.51x = 1,224,991.83 × 505,648.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    887,892.51x = 619,415,465,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,415,465,100.53/887,892.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,624.38

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