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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,256.25, 1,207,853.76 and 472,848.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,256.25, 1,207,853.76 and 472,848.25 is: 652,530.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,256.25 : 1,207,853.76 = 472,848.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,256.25/1,207,853.76 = 472,848.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,256.25x = 1,207,853.76 × 472,848.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,256.25x = 571,131,536,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,131,536,671.92/875,256.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,530.66

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