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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,117.10, 1,324,675.65 and 462,521.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,117.10, 1,324,675.65 and 462,521.90 is: 693,782.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,117.10 : 1,324,675.65 = 462,521.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,117.10/1,324,675.65 = 462,521.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,117.10x = 1,324,675.65 × 462,521.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,117.10x = 612,691,498,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,691,498,521.74/883,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,782.85

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