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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,782.92, 1,208,579.76 and 473,374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,782.92, 1,208,579.76 and 473,374.92 is: 653,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,782.92 : 1,208,579.76 = 473,374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,782.92/1,208,579.76 = 473,374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,782.92x = 1,208,579.76 × 473,374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,782.92x = 572,111,347,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,111,347,203.62/875,782.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,257.03

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