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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,386, 1,210,794.30 and 474,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,386, 1,210,794.30 and 474,978 is: 655,470.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,386 : 1,210,794.30 = 474,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,386/1,210,794.30 = 474,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,386x = 1,210,794.30 × 474,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,386x = 575,100,655,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,100,655,025.40/877,386
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,470.52

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