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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,327.44, 1,217,720.08 and 519,732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,327.44, 1,217,720.08 and 519,732.56 is: 717,294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,327.44 : 1,217,720.08 = 519,732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,327.44/1,217,720.08 = 519,732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,327.44x = 1,217,720.08 × 519,732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,327.44x = 632,888,774,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,888,774,541.81/882,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,294.68

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