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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,473, 1,209,534.90 and 474,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,473, 1,209,534.90 and 474,065 is: 654,210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,473 : 1,209,534.90 = 474,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,473/1,209,534.90 = 474,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,473x = 1,209,534.90 × 474,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,473x = 573,398,162,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,398,162,368.50/876,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,210.87

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