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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,804.98, 1,212,703.77 and 496,808.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,804.98, 1,212,703.77 and 496,808.98 is: 685,569.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,804.98 : 1,212,703.77 = 496,808.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,804.98/1,212,703.77 = 496,808.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,804.98x = 1,212,703.77 × 496,808.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,804.98x = 602,482,123,015.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,482,123,015.86/878,804.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,569.76

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