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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,319.88, 1,210,690.98 and 495,362.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,319.88, 1,210,690.98 and 495,362.76 is: 683,594.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,319.88 : 1,210,690.98 = 495,362.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,319.88/1,210,690.98 = 495,362.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,319.88x = 1,210,690.98 × 495,362.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,319.88x = 599,731,225,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,731,225,359.91/877,319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,594.71

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