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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,731.40, 1,327,097.10 and 485,217.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,731.40, 1,327,097.10 and 485,217.80 is: 727,826.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,731.40 : 1,327,097.10 = 485,217.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,731.40/1,327,097.10 = 485,217.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,731.40x = 1,327,097.10 × 485,217.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,731.40x = 643,931,135,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,931,135,248.38/884,731.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,826.70

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