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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882,838, 1,218,232.20 and 495,564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882,838, 1,218,232.20 and 495,564.76 is: 683,832.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882,838 : 1,218,232.20 = 495,564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882,838/1,218,232.20 = 495,564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882,838x = 1,218,232.20 × 495,564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882,838x = 603,712,947,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,712,947,817.27/882,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,832.08

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