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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,566.91, 1,219,250.41 and 496,361.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,566.91, 1,219,250.41 and 496,361.26 is: 684,938.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,566.91 : 1,219,250.41 = 496,361.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,566.91/1,219,250.41 = 496,361.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,566.91x = 1,219,250.41 × 496,361.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,566.91x = 605,188,669,763.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,188,669,763.12/883,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,938.13

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