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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,622.54, 1,203,226.25 and 614,416.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,622.54, 1,203,226.25 and 614,416.95 is: 847,196.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,622.54 : 1,203,226.25 = 614,416.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,622.54/1,203,226.25 = 614,416.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,622.54x = 1,203,226.25 × 614,416.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,622.54x = 739,282,599,612.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,282,599,612.85/872,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847,196.31

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