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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884,750.58, 1,220,941.15 and 492,268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884,750.58, 1,220,941.15 and 492,268.83 is: 679,322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884,750.58 : 1,220,941.15 = 492,268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884,750.58/1,220,941.15 = 492,268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884,750.58x = 1,220,941.15 × 492,268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884,750.58x = 601,031,265,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,031,265,600.15/884,750.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,322.83

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