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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,055.33, 1,211,713.65 and 496,082.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,055.33, 1,211,713.65 and 496,082.01 is: 684,591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,055.33 : 1,211,713.65 = 496,082.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,055.33/1,211,713.65 = 496,082.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,055.33x = 1,211,713.65 × 496,082.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,055.33x = 601,109,343,036.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,109,343,036.44/878,055.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,591.65

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