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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,898.40, 1,211,598.11 and 495,949.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,898.40, 1,211,598.11 and 495,949.79 is: 684,466.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,898.40 : 1,211,598.11 = 495,949.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,898.40/1,211,598.11 = 495,949.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,898.40x = 1,211,598.11 × 495,949.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,898.40x = 600,891,823,400.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,891,823,400.78/877,898.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,466.25

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