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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,253, 1,207,849.14 and 472,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,253, 1,207,849.14 and 472,845 is: 652,526.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,253 : 1,207,849.14 = 472,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,253/1,207,849.14 = 472,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,253x = 1,207,849.14 × 472,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,253x = 571,125,426,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,125,426,603.30/875,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,526.10

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