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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,322.92, 1,217,731.86 and 495,179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,322.92, 1,217,731.86 and 495,179.64 is: 683,418.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,322.92 : 1,217,731.86 = 495,179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,322.92/1,217,731.86 = 495,179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,322.92x = 1,217,731.86 × 495,179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,322.92x = 602,996,024,051.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,996,024,051.33/882,322.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,418.75

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