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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,363.31, 1,220,271.95 and 497,127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,363.31, 1,220,271.95 and 497,127.20 is: 685,951.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,363.31 : 1,220,271.95 = 497,127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,363.31/1,220,271.95 = 497,127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,363.31x = 1,220,271.95 × 497,127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,363.31x = 606,630,369,155.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,630,369,155.04/884,363.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,951.53

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