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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,723.60, 1,211,740.64 and 551,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,723.60, 1,211,740.64 and 551,377 is: 761,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,723.60 : 1,211,740.64 = 551,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,723.60/1,211,740.64 = 551,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,723.60x = 1,211,740.64 × 551,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,723.60x = 668,125,918,861.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,125,918,861.28/877,723.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,203.09

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