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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,255.26, 1,207,852.38 and 472,847.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,255.26, 1,207,852.38 and 472,847.26 is: 652,529.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,255.26 : 1,207,852.38 = 472,847.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,255.26/1,207,852.38 = 472,847.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,255.26x = 1,207,852.38 × 472,847.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,255.26x = 571,129,688,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,129,688,367.48/875,255.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,529.28

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