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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,167.44, 1,211,855.25 and 496,186.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,167.44, 1,211,855.25 and 496,186.02 is: 684,727.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,167.44 : 1,211,855.25 = 496,186.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,167.44/1,211,855.25 = 496,186.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,167.44x = 1,211,855.25 × 496,186.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,167.44x = 601,305,633,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,305,633,313.61/878,167.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,727.77

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