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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,462.64, 1,211,809.60 and 534,403.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,462.64, 1,211,809.60 and 534,403.80 is: 737,192.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,462.64 : 1,211,809.60 = 534,403.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,462.64/1,211,809.60 = 534,403.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,462.64x = 1,211,809.60 × 534,403.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,462.64x = 647,595,655,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,595,655,116.48/878,462.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,192.03

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