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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,370.64, 1,215,200.88 and 517,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,370.64, 1,215,200.88 and 517,779 is: 714,705.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,370.64 : 1,215,200.88 = 517,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,370.64/1,215,200.88 = 517,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,370.64x = 1,215,200.88 × 517,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,370.64x = 629,205,496,445.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,205,496,445.52/880,370.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,705.23

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