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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,088, 1,207,621.92 and 472,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,088, 1,207,621.92 and 472,680 is: 652,298.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,088 : 1,207,621.92 = 472,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,088/1,207,621.92 = 472,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,088x = 1,207,621.92 × 472,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,088x = 570,818,729,145.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,818,729,145.60/875,088
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,298.66

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