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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 883,982.40, 1,327,129.92 and 524,808.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 883,982.40, 1,327,129.92 and 524,808.96 is: 787,899.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    883,982.40 : 1,327,129.92 = 524,808.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    883,982.40/1,327,129.92 = 524,808.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    883,982.40x = 1,327,129.92 × 524,808.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    883,982.40x = 696,489,673,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,489,673,100.08/883,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,899.93

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