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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,013.50, 1,207,519.44 and 472,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,013.50, 1,207,519.44 and 472,605.50 is: 652,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,013.50 : 1,207,519.44 = 472,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,013.50/1,207,519.44 = 472,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,013.50x = 1,207,519.44 × 472,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,013.50x = 570,680,328,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,680,328,700.92/875,013.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,196.03

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