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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,475.28, 1,211,336.83 and 555,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,475.28, 1,211,336.83 and 555,341.52 is: 766,637.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,475.28 : 1,211,336.83 = 555,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,475.28/1,211,336.83 = 555,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,475.28x = 1,211,336.83 × 555,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,475.28x = 672,705,636,404.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,705,636,404.18/877,475.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,637.71

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