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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,855.70, 1,216,973.82 and 494,756.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,855.70, 1,216,973.82 and 494,756.70 is: 682,771.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,855.70 : 1,216,973.82 = 494,756.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,855.70/1,216,973.82 = 494,756.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,855.70x = 1,216,973.82 × 494,756.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,855.70x = 602,105,951,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,105,951,169.59/881,855.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,771.51

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