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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,572.80, 1,316,796.60 and 498,784.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,572.80, 1,316,796.60 and 498,784.40 is: 748,425.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,572.80 : 1,316,796.60 = 498,784.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,572.80/1,316,796.60 = 498,784.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,572.80x = 1,316,796.60 × 498,784.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,572.80x = 656,797,602,053.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,797,602,053.04/877,572.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,425.20

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