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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,905, 1,212,743.10 and 552,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,905, 1,212,743.10 and 552,167.20 is: 761,899.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,905 : 1,212,743.10 = 552,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,905/1,212,743.10 = 552,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,905x = 1,212,743.10 × 552,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,905x = 669,636,961,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,636,961,846.32/878,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,899.14

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