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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,191.52, 1,207,765.38 and 472,783.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,191.52, 1,207,765.38 and 472,783.52 is: 652,441.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,191.52 : 1,207,765.38 = 472,783.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,191.52/1,207,765.38 = 472,783.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,191.52x = 1,207,765.38 × 472,783.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,191.52x = 571,011,567,690.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,011,567,690.54/875,191.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,441.84

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