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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,795.73, 1,212,722.04 and 496,822.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,795.73, 1,212,722.04 and 496,822.62 is: 685,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,795.73 : 1,212,722.04 = 496,822.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,795.73/1,212,722.04 = 496,822.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,795.73x = 1,212,722.04 × 496,822.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,795.73x = 602,507,741,244.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,507,741,244.55/878,795.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,606.13

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