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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,641.06, 1,212,511.53 and 496,654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,641.06, 1,212,511.53 and 496,654.42 is: 685,375.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,641.06 : 1,212,511.53 = 496,654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,641.06/1,212,511.53 = 496,654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,641.06x = 1,212,511.53 × 496,654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,641.06x = 602,199,210,675.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,199,210,675.46/878,641.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,375.68

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