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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,877.04, 1,212,882.98 and 496,881.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,877.04, 1,212,882.98 and 496,881.04 is: 685,714.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,877.04 : 1,212,882.98 = 496,881.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,877.04/1,212,882.98 = 496,881.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,877.04x = 1,212,882.98 × 496,881.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,877.04x = 602,658,556,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,658,556,500.70/878,877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,714.30

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