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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,494.46, 1,217,866.50 and 495,333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,494.46, 1,217,866.50 and 495,333.95 is: 683,574.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,494.46 : 1,217,866.50 = 495,333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,494.46/1,217,866.50 = 495,333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,494.46x = 1,217,866.50 × 495,333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,494.46x = 603,250,624,017.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,250,624,017.68/882,494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,574.40

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