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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,530.25, 1,208,231.75 and 473,122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,530.25, 1,208,231.75 and 473,122.25 is: 652,908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,530.25 : 1,208,231.75 = 473,122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,530.25/1,208,231.75 = 473,122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,530.25x = 1,208,231.75 × 473,122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,530.25x = 571,641,321,715.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,641,321,715.83/875,530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,908.71

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