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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,546.52, 1,208,254.20 and 473,138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,546.52, 1,208,254.20 and 473,138.52 is: 652,931.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,546.52 : 1,208,254.20 = 473,138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,546.52/1,208,254.20 = 473,138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,546.52x = 1,208,254.20 × 473,138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,546.52x = 571,671,603,971.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,671,603,971.78/875,546.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,931.16

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