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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,094.09, 1,211,972.33 and 571,636.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,094.09, 1,211,972.33 and 571,636.71 is: 788,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,094.09 : 1,211,972.33 = 571,636.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,094.09/1,211,972.33 = 571,636.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,094.09x = 1,211,972.33 × 571,636.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,094.09x = 692,807,876,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,807,876,761.33/878,094.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788,990.48

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