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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,990, 1,210,246.20 and 474,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,990, 1,210,246.20 and 474,582 is: 654,923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,990 : 1,210,246.20 = 474,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,990/1,210,246.20 = 474,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,990x = 1,210,246.20 × 474,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,990x = 574,361,062,088.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,361,062,088.40/876,990
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,923.16

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