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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,645.72, 1,211,149.02 and 475,237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,645.72, 1,211,149.02 and 475,237.72 is: 655,826.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,645.72 : 1,211,149.02 = 475,237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,645.72/1,211,149.02 = 475,237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,645.72x = 1,211,149.02 × 475,237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,645.72x = 575,583,698,845.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,583,698,845.03/877,645.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,826.93

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