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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,510.48, 1,204,047.06 and 485,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,510.48, 1,204,047.06 and 485,317.52 is: 669,728.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,510.48 : 1,204,047.06 = 485,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,510.48/1,204,047.06 = 485,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,510.48x = 1,204,047.06 × 485,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,510.48x = 584,345,133,122.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,345,133,122.49/872,510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,728.50

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