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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,464.52, 1,212,280.98 and 476,056.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,464.52, 1,212,280.98 and 476,056.52 is: 656,957.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,464.52 : 1,212,280.98 = 476,056.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,464.52/1,212,280.98 = 476,056.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,464.52x = 1,212,280.98 × 476,056.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,464.52x = 577,114,264,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,114,264,600.99/878,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,957.97

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