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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,907.76, 1,211,611.05 and 495,959.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,907.76, 1,211,611.05 and 495,959.13 is: 684,479.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,907.76 : 1,211,611.05 = 495,959.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,907.76/1,211,611.05 = 495,959.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,907.76x = 1,211,611.05 × 495,959.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,907.76x = 600,909,562,256.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,909,562,256.39/877,907.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,479.16

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