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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,380.88, 1,217,775.60 and 519,917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,380.88, 1,217,775.60 and 519,917.76 is: 717,539.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,380.88 : 1,217,775.60 = 519,917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,380.88/1,217,775.60 = 519,917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,380.88x = 1,217,775.60 × 519,917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,380.88x = 633,143,162,134.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,143,162,134.66/882,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,539.53

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