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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,782.69, 1,211,438.63 and 495,834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,782.69, 1,211,438.63 and 495,834.08 is: 684,306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,782.69 : 1,211,438.63 = 495,834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,782.69/1,211,438.63 = 495,834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,782.69x = 1,211,438.63 × 495,834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,782.69x = 600,672,553,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,672,553,764.90/877,782.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,306.67

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