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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,147.64, 1,211,836.14 and 475,738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,147.64, 1,211,836.14 and 475,738.68 is: 656,515.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,147.64 : 1,211,836.14 = 475,738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,147.64/1,211,836.14 = 475,738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,147.64x = 1,211,836.14 × 475,738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,147.64x = 576,517,325,619.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,517,325,619.90/878,147.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,515.26

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