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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,852.75, 1,212,946.22 and 556,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,852.75, 1,212,946.22 and 556,592.81 is: 768,180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,852.75 : 1,212,946.22 = 556,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,852.75/1,212,946.22 = 556,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,852.75x = 1,212,946.22 × 556,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,852.75x = 675,117,142,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,117,142,185.71/878,852.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,180.04

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