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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,211.85, 1,211,263.66 and 755,912.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,211.85, 1,211,263.66 and 755,912.38 is: 1,042,583.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,211.85 : 1,211,263.66 = 755,912.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,211.85/1,211,263.66 = 755,912.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,211.85x = 1,211,263.66 × 755,912.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,211.85x = 915,609,196,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,609,196,038.11/878,211.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042,583.51

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