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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,254, 1,207,850.52 and 472,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,254, 1,207,850.52 and 472,846 is: 652,527.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,254 : 1,207,850.52 = 472,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,254/1,207,850.52 = 472,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,254x = 1,207,850.52 × 472,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,254x = 571,127,286,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,127,286,979.92/875,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,527.48

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