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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,595.18, 1,217,883.90 and 495,321.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,595.18, 1,217,883.90 and 495,321.78 is: 683,489.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,595.18 : 1,217,883.90 = 495,321.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,595.18/1,217,883.90 = 495,321.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,595.18x = 1,217,883.90 × 495,321.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,595.18x = 603,244,421,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,244,421,181.34/882,595.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,489.37

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