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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,306.28, 1,212,063.48 and 475,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,306.28, 1,212,063.48 and 475,898.28 is: 656,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,306.28 : 1,212,063.48 = 475,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,306.28/1,212,063.48 = 475,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,306.28x = 1,212,063.48 × 475,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,306.28x = 576,818,925,382.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,818,925,382.82/878,306.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,740.07

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