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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,821.95, 1,211,916.35 and 555,808.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,821.95, 1,211,916.35 and 555,808.07 is: 767,345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,821.95 : 1,211,916.35 = 555,808.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,821.95/1,211,916.35 = 555,808.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,821.95x = 1,211,916.35 × 555,808.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,821.95x = 673,592,887,494.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,592,887,494.95/877,821.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,345.69

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