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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,524.16, 1,217,888.64 and 480,119.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,524.16, 1,217,888.64 and 480,119.04 is: 662,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,524.16 : 1,217,888.64 = 480,119.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,524.16/1,217,888.64 = 480,119.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,524.16x = 1,217,888.64 × 480,119.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,524.16x = 584,731,524,663.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,731,524,663.71/882,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,567.16

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