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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,250.68, 1,207,383 and 602,850.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,250.68, 1,207,383 and 602,850.08 is: 831,614.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,250.68 : 1,207,383 = 602,850.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,250.68/1,207,383 = 602,850.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,250.68x = 1,207,383 × 602,850.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,250.68x = 727,870,938,140.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,870,938,140.64/875,250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,614.25

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