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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,256.24, 1,217,123.16 and 542,523.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,256.24, 1,217,123.16 and 542,523.76 is: 748,442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,256.24 : 1,217,123.16 = 542,523.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,256.24/1,217,123.16 = 542,523.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,256.24x = 1,217,123.16 × 542,523.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,256.24x = 660,318,233,146.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,318,233,146.28/882,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,442.69

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