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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,095.66, 1,217,218.83 and 494,858.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,095.66, 1,217,218.83 and 494,858.12 is: 682,863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,095.66 : 1,217,218.83 = 494,858.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,095.66/1,217,218.83 = 494,858.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,095.66x = 1,217,218.83 × 494,858.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,095.66x = 602,350,621,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,350,621,842.40/882,095.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,863.15

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