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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,566.88, 1,217,890.80 and 495,346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,566.88, 1,217,890.80 and 495,346.32 is: 683,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,566.88 : 1,217,890.80 = 495,346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,566.88/1,217,890.80 = 495,346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,566.88x = 1,217,890.80 × 495,346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,566.88x = 603,277,725,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,277,725,941.86/882,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,549.02

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