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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,432.52, 1,212,238.26 and 476,024.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,432.52, 1,212,238.26 and 476,024.52 is: 656,914.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,432.52 : 1,212,238.26 = 476,024.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,432.52/1,212,238.26 = 476,024.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,432.52x = 1,212,238.26 × 476,024.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,432.52x = 577,055,135,842.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,055,135,842.14/878,432.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,914.59

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