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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,584.75, 1,211,067 and 475,176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,584.75, 1,211,067 and 475,176.75 is: 655,743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,584.75 : 1,211,067 = 475,176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,584.75/1,211,067 = 475,176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,584.75x = 1,211,067 × 475,176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,584.75x = 575,470,881,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,470,881,092.25/877,584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,743.94

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