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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,794.48, 1,212,689.28 and 496,798.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,794.48, 1,212,689.28 and 496,798.48 is: 685,555.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,794.48 : 1,212,689.28 = 496,798.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,794.48/1,212,689.28 = 496,798.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,794.48x = 1,212,689.28 × 496,798.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,794.48x = 602,462,191,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,462,191,016.29/878,794.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,555.27

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