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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,383.60, 1,218,977.82 and 496,242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,383.60, 1,218,977.82 and 496,242.48 is: 684,763.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,383.60 : 1,218,977.82 = 496,242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,383.60/1,218,977.82 = 496,242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,383.60x = 1,218,977.82 × 496,242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,383.60x = 604,908,576,461.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,908,576,461.79/883,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,763.20

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