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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,436.52, 1,212,243.80 and 476,028.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,436.52, 1,212,243.80 and 476,028.52 is: 656,920.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,436.52 : 1,212,243.80 = 476,028.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,436.52/1,212,243.80 = 476,028.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,436.52x = 1,212,243.80 × 476,028.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,436.52x = 577,062,621,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,062,621,993.18/878,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,920.12

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