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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,695.19, 1,208,458.64 and 473,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,695.19, 1,208,458.64 and 473,287.19 is: 653,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,695.19 : 1,208,458.64 = 473,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,695.19/1,208,458.64 = 473,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,695.19x = 1,208,458.64 × 473,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,695.19x = 571,947,989,097.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,947,989,097.75/875,695.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,135.93

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