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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,154.78, 1,211,854.83 and 475,746.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,154.78, 1,211,854.83 and 475,746.78 is: 656,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,154.78 : 1,211,854.83 = 475,746.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,154.78/1,211,854.83 = 475,746.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,154.78x = 1,211,854.83 × 475,746.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,154.78x = 576,536,033,199.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,536,033,199.95/878,154.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,531.22

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