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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,259.51, 1,211,942.00 and 491,106.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,259.51, 1,211,942.00 and 491,106.85 is: 677,696.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,259.51 : 1,211,942.00 = 491,106.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,259.51/1,211,942.00 = 491,106.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,259.51x = 1,211,942.00 × 491,106.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,259.51x = 595,193,016,200.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,193,016,200.61/878,259.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,696.07

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