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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,152.57, 1,214,614.53 and 498,253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,152.57, 1,214,614.53 and 498,253.23 is: 687,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,152.57 : 1,214,614.53 = 498,253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,152.57/1,214,614.53 = 498,253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,152.57x = 1,214,614.53 × 498,253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,152.57x = 605,185,612,777.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,185,612,777.43/880,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,591.71

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