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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,705.08, 1,211,226 and 475,297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,705.08, 1,211,226 and 475,297.08 is: 655,906.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,705.08 : 1,211,226 = 475,297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,705.08/1,211,226 = 475,297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,705.08x = 1,211,226 × 475,297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,705.08x = 575,692,181,020.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,692,181,020.08/877,705.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,906.17

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