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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,645.47, 1,313,847.51 and 470,364.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,645.47, 1,313,847.51 and 470,364.78 is: 705,750.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,645.47 : 1,313,847.51 = 470,364.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,645.47/1,313,847.51 = 470,364.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,645.47x = 1,313,847.51 × 470,364.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,645.47x = 617,987,594,994.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,987,594,994.70/875,645.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,750.92

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