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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,802.50, 1,211,367.45 and 475,394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,802.50, 1,211,367.45 and 475,394.50 is: 656,044.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,802.50 : 1,211,367.45 = 475,394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,802.50/1,211,367.45 = 475,394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,802.50x = 1,211,367.45 × 475,394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,802.50x = 575,877,423,209.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,877,423,209.03/877,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,044.41

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