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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,512.13, 1,208,206.73 and 473,104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,512.13, 1,208,206.73 and 473,104.13 is: 652,883.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,512.13 : 1,208,206.73 = 473,104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,512.13/1,208,206.73 = 473,104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,512.13x = 1,208,206.73 × 473,104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,512.13x = 571,607,588,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,607,588,998.52/875,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,883.69

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