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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,771.87, 1,216,893.27 and 494,709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,771.87, 1,216,893.27 and 494,709.83 is: 682,726.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,771.87 : 1,216,893.27 = 494,709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,771.87/1,216,893.27 = 494,709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,771.87x = 1,216,893.27 × 494,709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,771.87x = 602,009,063,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,009,063,063.89/881,771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,726.54

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