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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,615.22, 1,203,216.15 and 614,409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,615.22, 1,203,216.15 and 614,409.63 is: 847,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,615.22 : 1,203,216.15 = 614,409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,615.22/1,203,216.15 = 614,409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,615.22x = 1,203,216.15 × 614,409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,615.22x = 739,267,589,411.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,267,589,411.51/872,615.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,186.22

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