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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,714.57, 1,211,728.17 and 551,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,714.57, 1,211,728.17 and 551,368 is: 761,190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,714.57 : 1,211,728.17 = 551,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,714.57/1,211,728.17 = 551,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,714.57x = 1,211,728.17 × 551,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,714.57x = 668,108,137,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,108,137,636.56/877,714.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,190.67

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