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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,742.92, 1,207,825.50 and 603,748.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,742.92, 1,207,825.50 and 603,748.46 is: 832,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,742.92 : 1,207,825.50 = 603,748.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,742.92/1,207,825.50 = 603,748.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,742.92x = 1,207,825.50 × 603,748.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,742.92x = 729,222,785,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,222,785,573.73/875,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,690.47

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