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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,359.20, 1,210,759.56 and 474,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,359.20, 1,210,759.56 and 474,951.20 is: 655,434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,359.20 : 1,210,759.56 = 474,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,359.20/1,210,759.56 = 474,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,359.20x = 1,210,759.56 × 474,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,359.20x = 575,051,705,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,051,705,933.47/877,359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,434.75

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