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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,599.19, 1,217,889.42 and 495,325.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,599.19, 1,217,889.42 and 495,325.77 is: 683,494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,599.19 : 1,217,889.42 = 495,325.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,599.19/1,217,889.42 = 495,325.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,599.19x = 1,217,889.42 × 495,325.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,599.19x = 603,252,014,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,252,014,736.35/882,599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,494.87

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