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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,901.40, 1,211,602.26 and 495,952.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,901.40, 1,211,602.26 and 495,952.80 is: 684,470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,901.40 : 1,211,602.26 = 495,952.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,901.40/1,211,602.26 = 495,952.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,901.40x = 1,211,602.26 × 495,952.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,901.40x = 600,897,533,333.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,897,533,333.33/877,901.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,470.41

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