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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,756.63, 1,237,462.18 and 504,348.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,756.63, 1,237,462.18 and 504,348.35 is: 695,965.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,756.63 : 1,237,462.18 = 504,348.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,756.63/1,237,462.18 = 504,348.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,756.63x = 1,237,462.18 × 504,348.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,756.63x = 624,112,001,222.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,112,001,222.22/896,756.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,965.87

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