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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,711.28, 1,212,673.86 and 496,773.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,711.28, 1,212,673.86 and 496,773.60 is: 685,577.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,711.28 : 1,212,673.86 = 496,773.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,711.28/1,212,673.86 = 496,773.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,711.28x = 1,212,673.86 × 496,773.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,711.28x = 602,424,359,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,424,359,058.10/878,711.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,577.13

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