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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,026, 1,207,536.69 and 472,618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,026, 1,207,536.69 and 472,618 is: 652,213.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,026 : 1,207,536.69 = 472,618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,026/1,207,536.69 = 472,618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,026x = 1,207,536.69 × 472,618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,026x = 570,703,575,354.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,703,575,354.42/875,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,213.28

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