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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,220.88, 1,205,977.08 and 377,878

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,220.88, 1,205,977.08 and 377,878 is: 566,650.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,220.88 : 1,205,977.08 = 377,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,220.88/1,205,977.08 = 377,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,220.88x = 1,205,977.08 × 377,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,220.88x = 455,712,207,036.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,712,207,036.24/804,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,650.55

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