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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,566.08, 1,208,286.72 and 473,157.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,566.08, 1,208,286.72 and 473,157.12 is: 652,959.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,566.08 : 1,208,286.72 = 473,157.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,566.08/1,208,286.72 = 473,157.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,566.08x = 1,208,286.72 × 473,157.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,566.08x = 571,709,464,569.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,709,464,569.45/875,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,959.81

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