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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,264.40, 1,207,863.90 and 472,856.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,264.40, 1,207,863.90 and 472,856.40 is: 652,541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,264.40 : 1,207,863.90 = 472,856.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,264.40/1,207,863.90 = 472,856.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,264.40x = 1,207,863.90 × 472,856.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,264.40x = 571,146,175,443.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,146,175,443.96/875,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,541.31

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