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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,172.24, 1,211,810.74 and 533,960.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,172.24, 1,211,810.74 and 533,960.36 is: 736,824.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,172.24 : 1,211,810.74 = 533,960.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,172.24/1,211,810.74 = 533,960.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,172.24x = 1,211,810.74 × 533,960.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,172.24x = 647,058,898,982.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,058,898,982.27/878,172.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,824.59

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