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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,153, 1,207,712.22 and 472,745

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,153, 1,207,712.22 and 472,745 is: 652,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,153 : 1,207,712.22 = 472,745 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,153/1,207,712.22 = 472,745/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,153x = 1,207,712.22 × 472,745
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,153x = 570,939,913,443.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,939,913,443.90/875,153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,388.68

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