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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,963.80, 1,317,383.10 and 499,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,963.80, 1,317,383.10 and 499,175.40 is: 749,011.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,963.80 : 1,317,383.10 = 499,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,963.80/1,317,383.10 = 499,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,963.80x = 1,317,383.10 × 499,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,963.80x = 657,605,235,895.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,605,235,895.74/877,963.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,011.79

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