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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,032.48, 1,211,690.64 and 475,624.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,032.48, 1,211,690.64 and 475,624.48 is: 656,364.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,032.48 : 1,211,690.64 = 475,624.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,032.48/1,211,690.64 = 475,624.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,032.48x = 1,211,690.64 × 475,624.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,032.48x = 576,309,730,570.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,309,730,570.87/878,032.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,364.93

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