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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,483.04, 1,212,436.62 and 556,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,483.04, 1,212,436.62 and 556,223.04 is: 767,670.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,483.04 : 1,212,436.62 = 556,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,483.04/1,212,436.62 = 556,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,483.04x = 1,212,436.62 × 556,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,483.04x = 674,385,182,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,385,182,583.73/878,483.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,670.12

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