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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,798, 1,209,981.24 and 474,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,798, 1,209,981.24 and 474,390 is: 654,658.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,798 : 1,209,981.24 = 474,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,798/1,209,981.24 = 474,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,798x = 1,209,981.24 × 474,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,798x = 574,003,000,443.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,003,000,443.60/876,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,658.20

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