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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,394.38, 1,208,044.25 and 472,986.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,394.38, 1,208,044.25 and 472,986.38 is: 652,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,394.38 : 1,208,044.25 = 472,986.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,394.38/1,208,044.25 = 472,986.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,394.38x = 1,208,044.25 × 472,986.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,394.38x = 571,388,479,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,388,479,116.19/875,394.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,721.21

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