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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,569.82, 1,323,854.74 and 616,849.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,569.82, 1,323,854.74 and 616,849.32 is: 925,273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,569.82 : 1,323,854.74 = 616,849.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,569.82/1,323,854.74 = 616,849.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,569.82x = 1,323,854.74 × 616,849.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,569.82x = 816,618,898,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,618,898,413.52/882,569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,273.99

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