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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,938.08, 1,212,958.44 and 497,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,938.08, 1,212,958.44 and 497,022 is: 685,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,938.08 : 1,212,958.44 = 497,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,938.08/1,212,958.44 = 497,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,938.08x = 1,212,958.44 × 497,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,938.08x = 602,867,029,765.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,867,029,765.68/878,938.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,903.87

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