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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,670.56, 1,215,336 and 498,687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,670.56, 1,215,336 and 498,687.52 is: 688,194.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,670.56 : 1,215,336 = 498,687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,670.56/1,215,336 = 498,687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,670.56x = 1,215,336 × 498,687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,670.56x = 606,072,895,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,072,895,806.72/880,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,194.80

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