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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,094.66, 1,217,217.45 and 494,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,094.66, 1,217,217.45 and 494,857.12 is: 682,861.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,094.66 : 1,217,217.45 = 494,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,094.66/1,217,217.45 = 494,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,094.66x = 1,217,217.45 × 494,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,094.66x = 602,348,721,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,348,721,720.74/882,094.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,861.77

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