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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,484.04, 1,212,438 and 556,224.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,484.04, 1,212,438 and 556,224.04 is: 767,671.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,484.04 : 1,212,438 = 556,224.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,484.04/1,212,438 = 556,224.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,484.04x = 1,212,438 × 556,224.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,484.04x = 674,387,162,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,387,162,609.52/878,484.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,671.50

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