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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,183.96, 1,207,724.03 and 482,732.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,183.96, 1,207,724.03 and 482,732.47 is: 666,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,183.96 : 1,207,724.03 = 482,732.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,183.96/1,207,724.03 = 482,732.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,183.96x = 1,207,724.03 × 482,732.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,183.96x = 583,007,604,533.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,007,604,533.37/875,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,154.35

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