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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,580.56, 1,208,301.80 and 473,172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,580.56, 1,208,301.80 and 473,172.56 is: 652,978.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,580.56 : 1,208,301.80 = 473,172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,580.56/1,208,301.80 = 473,172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,580.56x = 1,208,301.80 × 473,172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,580.56x = 571,735,255,958.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,735,255,958.61/875,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,978.47

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