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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,150.72, 1,211,847.52 and 475,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,150.72, 1,211,847.52 and 475,742.72 is: 656,524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,150.72 : 1,211,847.52 = 475,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,150.72/1,211,847.52 = 475,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,150.72x = 1,211,847.52 × 475,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,150.72x = 576,527,635,390.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,527,635,390.05/878,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,524.70

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