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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877,805, 1,211,370.98 and 475,397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877,805, 1,211,370.98 and 475,397 is: 656,047.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877,805 : 1,211,370.98 = 475,397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877,805/1,211,370.98 = 475,397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877,805x = 1,211,370.98 × 475,397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877,805x = 575,882,129,779.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,882,129,779.06/877,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,047.90

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