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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,240.08, 1,211,971.44 and 475,832.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,240.08, 1,211,971.44 and 475,832.08 is: 656,648.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,240.08 : 1,211,971.44 = 475,832.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,240.08/1,211,971.44 = 475,832.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,240.08x = 1,211,971.44 × 475,832.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,240.08x = 576,694,891,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,694,891,195.80/878,240.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,648.34

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