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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,646.72, 1,211,150.40 and 475,238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,646.72, 1,211,150.40 and 475,238.72 is: 655,828.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,646.72 : 1,211,150.40 = 475,238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,646.72/1,211,150.40 = 475,238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,646.72x = 1,211,150.40 × 475,238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,646.72x = 575,585,565,823.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,585,565,823.49/877,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,828.31

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