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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,713.57, 1,211,726.79 and 551,367

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,713.57, 1,211,726.79 and 551,367 is: 761,189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,713.57 : 1,211,726.79 = 551,367 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,713.57/1,211,726.79 = 551,367/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,713.57x = 1,211,726.79 × 551,367
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,713.57x = 668,106,165,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,106,165,021.93/877,713.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,189.29

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