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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,239.33, 1,211,970.41 and 475,831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,239.33, 1,211,970.41 and 475,831.33 is: 656,647.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,239.33 : 1,211,970.41 = 475,831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,239.33/1,211,970.41 = 475,831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,239.33x = 1,211,970.41 × 475,831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,239.33x = 576,693,489,731.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,693,489,731.79/878,239.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,647.31

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