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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,992, 1,215,665.82 and 518,336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,992, 1,215,665.82 and 518,336.10 is: 715,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,992 : 1,215,665.82 = 518,336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,992/1,215,665.82 = 518,336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,992x = 1,215,665.82 × 518,336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,992x = 630,123,480,042.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,123,480,042.10/880,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,243.14

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