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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,247.72, 1,216,117.62 and 499,273.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,247.72, 1,216,117.62 and 499,273.68 is: 688,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,247.72 : 1,216,117.62 = 499,273.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,247.72/1,216,117.62 = 499,273.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,247.72x = 1,216,117.62 × 499,273.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,247.72x = 607,175,519,450.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,175,519,450.24/881,247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,995.28

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