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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,889.40, 1,212,900.04 and 496,893.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,889.40, 1,212,900.04 and 496,893.40 is: 685,731.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,889.40 : 1,212,900.04 = 496,893.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,889.40/1,212,900.04 = 496,893.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,889.40x = 1,212,900.04 × 496,893.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,889.40x = 602,682,024,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,682,024,735.74/878,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,731.36

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