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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,078, 1,207,608.12 and 472,670

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,078, 1,207,608.12 and 472,670 is: 652,284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,078 : 1,207,608.12 = 472,670 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,078/1,207,608.12 = 472,670/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,078x = 1,207,608.12 × 472,670
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,078x = 570,800,130,080.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,800,130,080.40/875,078
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,284.86

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