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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,330.42, 1,217,742.21 and 495,187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,330.42, 1,217,742.21 and 495,187.14 is: 683,429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,330.42 : 1,217,742.21 = 495,187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,330.42/1,217,742.21 = 495,187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,330.42x = 1,217,742.21 × 495,187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,330.42x = 603,010,282,227.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,010,282,227.18/882,330.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,429.10

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