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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,045.50, 1,210,322.88 and 474,637.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,045.50, 1,210,322.88 and 474,637.50 is: 654,999.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,045.50 : 1,210,322.88 = 474,637.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,045.50/1,210,322.88 = 474,637.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,045.50x = 1,210,322.88 × 474,637.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,045.50x = 574,464,625,956
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,464,625,956/877,045.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,999.80

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