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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,593.18, 1,217,881.13 and 495,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,593.18, 1,217,881.13 and 495,319.77 is: 683,486.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,593.18 : 1,217,881.13 = 495,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,593.18/1,217,881.13 = 495,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,593.18x = 1,217,881.13 × 495,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,593.18x = 603,240,606,486.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,240,606,486.65/882,593.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,486.59

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