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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,701.87, 1,237,386.73 and 504,293.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,701.87, 1,237,386.73 and 504,293.47 is: 695,890.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,701.87 : 1,237,386.73 = 504,293.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,701.87/1,237,386.73 = 504,293.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,701.87x = 1,237,386.73 × 504,293.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,701.87x = 624,006,047,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,006,047,803.65/896,701.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,890.20

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