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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,464.25, 1,211,811.86 and 534,405.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,464.25, 1,211,811.86 and 534,405.41 is: 737,194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,464.25 : 1,211,811.86 = 534,405.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,464.25/1,211,811.86 = 534,405.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,464.25x = 1,211,811.86 × 534,405.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,464.25x = 647,598,809,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,598,809,163.12/878,464.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,194.27

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