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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,346.60, 1,316,603.10 and 498,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,346.60, 1,316,603.10 and 498,266.60 is: 747,731.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,346.60 : 1,316,603.10 = 498,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,346.60/1,316,603.10 = 498,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,346.60x = 1,316,603.10 × 498,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,346.60x = 656,019,350,186.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,019,350,186.46/877,346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,731.11

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