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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,991.75, 1,213,008.62 and 476,583.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,991.75, 1,213,008.62 and 476,583.75 is: 657,685.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,991.75 : 1,213,008.62 = 476,583.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,991.75/1,213,008.62 = 476,583.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,991.75x = 1,213,008.62 × 476,583.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,991.75x = 578,100,194,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,100,194,519.01/878,991.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,685.58

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