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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,885.56, 1,207,341.96 and 472,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,885.56, 1,207,341.96 and 472,477.56 is: 652,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,885.56 : 1,207,341.96 = 472,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,885.56/1,207,341.96 = 472,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,885.56x = 1,207,341.96 × 472,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,885.56x = 570,441,983,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,441,983,346.42/874,885.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,018.97

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