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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,898.03, 1,211,597.60 and 495,949.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,898.03, 1,211,597.60 and 495,949.41 is: 684,465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,898.03 : 1,211,597.60 = 495,949.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,898.03/1,211,597.60 = 495,949.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,898.03x = 1,211,597.60 × 495,949.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,898.03x = 600,891,112,397.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,891,112,397.67/877,898.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,465.73

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