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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,254.26, 1,207,851 and 472,846.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,254.26, 1,207,851 and 472,846.26 is: 652,527.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,254.26 : 1,207,851 = 472,846.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,254.26/1,207,851 = 472,846.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,254.26x = 1,207,851 × 472,846.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,254.26x = 571,127,827,987.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,127,827,987.26/875,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,527.90

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