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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,150.28, 1,211,848.56 and 475,742.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,150.28, 1,211,848.56 and 475,742.28 is: 656,524.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,150.28 : 1,211,848.56 = 475,742.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,150.28/1,211,848.56 = 475,742.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,150.28x = 1,211,848.56 × 475,742.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,150.28x = 576,527,596,949.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,527,596,949.12/878,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,524.98

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