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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,476, 1,212,296.94 and 476,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,476, 1,212,296.94 and 476,068 is: 656,973.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,476 : 1,212,296.94 = 476,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,476/1,212,296.94 = 476,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,476x = 1,212,296.94 × 476,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,476x = 577,135,779,631.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,135,779,631.92/878,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,973.87

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