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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,353.64, 1,212,064.30 and 485,870

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,353.64, 1,212,064.30 and 485,870 is: 670,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,353.64 : 1,212,064.30 = 485,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,353.64/1,212,064.30 = 485,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,353.64x = 1,212,064.30 × 485,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,353.64x = 588,905,681,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,905,681,441/878,353.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,465.35

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