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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,841.83, 1,211,520.41 and 495,893.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,841.83, 1,211,520.41 and 495,893.35 is: 684,388.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,841.83 : 1,211,520.41 = 495,893.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,841.83/1,211,520.41 = 495,893.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,841.83x = 1,211,520.41 × 495,893.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,841.83x = 600,784,914,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,784,914,708.27/877,841.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,388.57

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