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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,625.50, 1,208,363.20 and 473,217.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,625.50, 1,208,363.20 and 473,217.50 is: 653,040.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,625.50 : 1,208,363.20 = 473,217.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,625.50/1,208,363.20 = 473,217.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,625.50x = 1,208,363.20 × 473,217.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,625.50x = 571,818,612,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,818,612,596/875,625.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,040.16

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