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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,140.46, 1,210,386.27 and 495,204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,140.46, 1,210,386.27 and 495,204.94 is: 683,344.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,140.46 : 1,210,386.27 = 495,204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,140.46/1,210,386.27 = 495,204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,140.46x = 1,210,386.27 × 495,204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,140.46x = 599,389,260,212.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,389,260,212.17/877,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,344.67

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