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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,042.51, 1,217,904.30 and 677,771.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,042.51, 1,217,904.30 and 677,771.45 is: 935,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,042.51 : 1,217,904.30 = 677,771.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,042.51/1,217,904.30 = 677,771.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,042.51x = 1,217,904.30 × 677,771.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,042.51x = 825,460,760,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,460,760,327.47/882,042.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935,851.45

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