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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,062.10, 1,217,483.64 and 576,132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,062.10, 1,217,483.64 and 576,132 is: 795,217.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,062.10 : 1,217,483.64 = 576,132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,062.10/1,217,483.64 = 576,132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,062.10x = 1,217,483.64 × 576,132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,062.10x = 701,431,284,480.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,431,284,480.48/882,062.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,217.58

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