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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,240.56, 1,211,956.20 and 496,259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,240.56, 1,211,956.20 and 496,259.08 is: 684,828.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,240.56 : 1,211,956.20 = 496,259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,240.56/1,211,956.20 = 496,259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,240.56x = 1,211,956.20 × 496,259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,240.56x = 601,444,268,812.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,444,268,812.30/878,240.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,828.62

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