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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,788.39, 1,211,446.49 and 495,839.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,788.39, 1,211,446.49 and 495,839.77 is: 684,314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,788.39 : 1,211,446.49 = 495,839.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,788.39/1,211,446.49 = 495,839.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,788.39x = 1,211,446.49 × 495,839.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,788.39x = 600,683,348,968.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,683,348,968.91/877,788.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,314.53

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