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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,175.16, 1,210,372.89 and 489,942.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,175.16, 1,210,372.89 and 489,942.87 is: 676,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,175.16 : 1,210,372.89 = 489,942.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,175.16/1,210,372.89 = 489,942.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,175.16x = 1,210,372.89 × 489,942.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,175.16x = 593,013,567,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,013,567,496.79/877,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,049.20

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