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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,548.52, 1,208,256.96 and 473,140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,548.52, 1,208,256.96 and 473,140.52 is: 652,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,548.52 : 1,208,256.96 = 473,140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,548.52/1,208,256.96 = 473,140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,548.52x = 1,208,256.96 × 473,140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,548.52x = 571,675,326,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,675,326,348.02/875,548.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,933.92

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