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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,205.80, 1,316,246.10 and 498,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,205.80, 1,316,246.10 and 498,417.40 is: 747,874.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,205.80 : 1,316,246.10 = 498,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,205.80/1,316,246.10 = 498,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,205.80x = 1,316,246.10 × 498,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,205.80x = 656,039,958,922.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,039,958,922.14/877,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,874.63

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