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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,611.78, 1,211,095.80 and 495,630.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,611.78, 1,211,095.80 and 495,630.36 is: 683,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,611.78 : 1,211,095.80 = 495,630.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,611.78/1,211,095.80 = 495,630.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,611.78x = 1,211,095.80 × 495,630.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,611.78x = 600,255,847,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,255,847,348.49/877,611.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,965.12

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