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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881,912.28, 1,217,003.64 and 519,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881,912.28, 1,217,003.64 and 519,351.42 is: 716,684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881,912.28 : 1,217,003.64 = 519,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881,912.28/1,217,003.64 = 519,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881,912.28x = 1,217,003.64 × 519,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881,912.28x = 632,052,568,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,052,568,579.17/881,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,684.17

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