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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,155.51, 1,211,761.87 and 496,108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,155.51, 1,211,761.87 and 496,108.51 is: 684,577.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,155.51 : 1,211,761.87 = 496,108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,155.51/1,211,761.87 = 496,108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,155.51x = 1,211,761.87 × 496,108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,155.51x = 601,165,375,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,165,375,800.51/878,155.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,577.35

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