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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,027.81, 1,207,539.19 and 472,619.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,027.81, 1,207,539.19 and 472,619.81 is: 652,215.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,027.81 : 1,207,539.19 = 472,619.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,027.81/1,207,539.19 = 472,619.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,027.81x = 1,207,539.19 × 472,619.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,027.81x = 570,706,946,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,706,946,154.98/875,027.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,215.78

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