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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,486.08, 1,217,754.72 and 625,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,486.08, 1,217,754.72 and 625,029.12 is: 861,510.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,486.08 : 1,217,754.72 = 625,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,486.08/1,217,754.72 = 625,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,486.08x = 1,217,754.72 × 625,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,486.08x = 761,132,161,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,132,161,017.45/883,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861,510.08

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