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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,312.28, 1,219,484 and 561,461.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,312.28, 1,219,484 and 561,461.88 is: 774,266.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,312.28 : 1,219,484 = 561,461.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,312.28/1,219,484 = 561,461.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,312.28x = 1,219,484 × 561,461.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,312.28x = 684,693,779,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,693,779,269.92/884,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,266.96

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