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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,542.53, 1,323,811.62 and 498,117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,542.53, 1,323,811.62 and 498,117.11 is: 747,174.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,542.53 : 1,323,811.62 = 498,117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,542.53/1,323,811.62 = 498,117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,542.53x = 1,323,811.62 × 498,117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,542.53x = 659,413,219,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,413,219,166.20/882,542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,174.44

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