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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,297.25, 1,212,051.06 and 475,889.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,297.25, 1,212,051.06 and 475,889.25 is: 656,727.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,297.25 : 1,212,051.06 = 475,889.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,297.25/1,212,051.06 = 475,889.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,297.25x = 1,212,051.06 × 475,889.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,297.25x = 576,802,069,905.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,802,069,905.11/878,297.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,727.63

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