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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,389, 1,210,798.44 and 474,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,389, 1,210,798.44 and 474,981 is: 655,474.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,389 : 1,210,798.44 = 474,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,389/1,210,798.44 = 474,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,389x = 1,210,798.44 × 474,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,389x = 575,106,253,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,106,253,829.64/877,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,474.66

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