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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,430.52, 1,212,235.50 and 476,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,430.52, 1,212,235.50 and 476,022.52 is: 656,911.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,430.52 : 1,212,235.50 = 476,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,430.52/1,212,235.50 = 476,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,430.52x = 1,212,235.50 × 476,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,430.52x = 577,051,397,543.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,051,397,543.46/878,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,911.83

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