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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,716.50, 1,211,248.78 and 475,308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,716.50, 1,211,248.78 and 475,308.50 is: 655,925.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,716.50 : 1,211,248.78 = 475,308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,716.50/1,211,248.78 = 475,308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,716.50x = 1,211,248.78 × 475,308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,716.50x = 575,716,840,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,716,840,748.63/877,716.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,925.74

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