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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,253.82, 1,211,522.76 and 534,194.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,253.82, 1,211,522.76 and 534,194.98 is: 736,904.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,253.82 : 1,211,522.76 = 534,194.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,253.82/1,211,522.76 = 534,194.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,253.82x = 1,211,522.76 × 534,194.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,253.82x = 647,189,376,547.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,189,376,547.75/878,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,904.71

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