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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,979.72, 1,207,472.47 and 472,571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,979.72, 1,207,472.47 and 472,571.72 is: 652,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,979.72 : 1,207,472.47 = 472,571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,979.72/1,207,472.47 = 472,571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,979.72x = 1,207,472.47 × 472,571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,979.72x = 570,617,339,309.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,617,339,309.78/874,979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,149.22

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