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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,924.56, 1,212,470.76 and 556,090.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,924.56, 1,212,470.76 and 556,090.96 is: 767,123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,924.56 : 1,212,470.76 = 556,090.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,924.56/1,212,470.76 = 556,090.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,924.56x = 1,212,470.76 × 556,090.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,924.56x = 674,244,028,900.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,244,028,900.33/878,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,123.89

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