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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,551.29, 1,212,407.87 and 476,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,551.29, 1,212,407.87 and 476,143.29 is: 657,081.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,551.29 : 1,212,407.87 = 476,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,551.29/1,212,407.87 = 476,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,551.29x = 1,212,407.87 × 476,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,551.29x = 577,279,869,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,279,869,662.98/878,551.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,081.58

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