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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,803.48, 1,212,701.70 and 496,807.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,803.48, 1,212,701.70 and 496,807.48 is: 685,567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,803.48 : 1,212,701.70 = 496,807.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,803.48/1,212,701.70 = 496,807.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,803.48x = 1,212,701.70 × 496,807.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,803.48x = 602,479,275,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,479,275,568.72/878,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,567.69

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