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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,856.12, 1,211,437.70 and 490,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,856.12, 1,211,437.70 and 490,671.02 is: 677,123.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,856.12 : 1,211,437.70 = 490,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,856.12/1,211,437.70 = 490,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,856.12x = 1,211,437.70 × 490,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,856.12x = 594,417,371,925.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,417,371,925.45/877,856.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,123.91

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