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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,594.47, 1,217,882.91 and 495,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,594.47, 1,217,882.91 and 495,321.06 is: 683,488.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,594.47 : 1,217,882.91 = 495,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,594.47/1,217,882.91 = 495,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,594.47x = 1,217,882.91 × 495,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,594.47x = 603,243,051,460.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,243,051,460.48/882,594.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,488.37

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