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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,019.32, 1,217,309.76 and 537,819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,019.32, 1,217,309.76 and 537,819 is: 742,265.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,019.32 : 1,217,309.76 = 537,819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,019.32/1,217,309.76 = 537,819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,019.32x = 1,217,309.76 × 537,819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,019.32x = 654,692,317,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,692,317,813.44/882,019.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,265.28

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