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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,104.52, 1,217,544.43 and 519,646.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,104.52, 1,217,544.43 and 519,646.17 is: 717,253.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,104.52 : 1,217,544.43 = 519,646.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,104.52/1,217,544.43 = 519,646.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,104.52x = 1,217,544.43 × 519,646.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,104.52x = 632,692,299,854.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,692,299,854.33/882,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,253.21

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