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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,495.46, 1,217,867.88 and 495,334.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,495.46, 1,217,867.88 and 495,334.95 is: 683,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,495.46 : 1,217,867.88 = 495,334.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,495.46/1,217,867.88 = 495,334.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,495.46x = 1,217,867.88 × 495,334.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,495.46x = 603,252,525,446.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,252,525,446.41/882,495.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,575.78

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