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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,984, 1,215,654.78 and 518,328.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,984, 1,215,654.78 and 518,328.10 is: 715,232.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,984 : 1,215,654.78 = 518,328.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,984/1,215,654.78 = 518,328.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,984x = 1,215,654.78 × 518,328.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,984x = 630,108,032,373.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,108,032,373.32/880,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,232.10

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