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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,530.96, 1,152,709.83 and 472,871.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,530.96, 1,152,709.83 and 472,871.67 is: 652,380.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,530.96 : 1,152,709.83 = 472,871.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,530.96/1,152,709.83 = 472,871.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,530.96x = 1,152,709.83 × 472,871.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,530.96x = 545,083,822,337.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,083,822,337.52/835,530.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,380.16

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