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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,148.64, 1,211,837.52 and 475,739.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,148.64, 1,211,837.52 and 475,739.68 is: 656,516.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,148.64 : 1,211,837.52 = 475,739.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,148.64/1,211,837.52 = 475,739.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,148.64x = 1,211,837.52 × 475,739.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,148.64x = 576,519,193,976.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,519,193,976.79/878,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,516.64

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