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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,208.73, 1,211,897.19 and 496,227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,208.73, 1,211,897.19 and 496,227.31 is: 684,776.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,208.73 : 1,211,897.19 = 496,227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,208.73/1,211,897.19 = 496,227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,208.73x = 1,211,897.19 × 496,227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,208.73x = 601,376,482,590.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,376,482,590.26/878,208.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,776.25

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