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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,505.75, 1,212,338.76 and 476,097.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,505.75, 1,212,338.76 and 476,097.75 is: 657,015.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,505.75 : 1,212,338.76 = 476,097.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,505.75/1,212,338.76 = 476,097.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,505.75x = 1,212,338.76 × 476,097.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,505.75x = 577,191,755,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,191,755,873.79/878,505.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,015.34

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