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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,160.72, 1,207,721.70 and 472,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,160.72, 1,207,721.70 and 472,752.72 is: 652,398.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,160.72 : 1,207,721.70 = 472,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,160.72/1,207,721.70 = 472,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,160.72x = 1,207,721.70 × 472,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,160.72x = 570,953,718,678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,953,718,678.02/875,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,398.70

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