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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,009, 1,207,513.24 and 472,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,009, 1,207,513.24 and 472,601 is: 652,189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,009 : 1,207,513.24 = 472,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,009/1,207,513.24 = 472,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,009x = 1,207,513.24 × 472,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,009x = 570,671,964,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,671,964,737.24/875,009
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,189.82

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