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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,826.42, 1,208,639.93 and 473,418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,826.42, 1,208,639.93 and 473,418.42 is: 653,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,826.42 : 1,208,639.93 = 473,418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,826.42/1,208,639.93 = 473,418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,826.42x = 1,208,639.93 × 473,418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,826.42x = 572,192,403,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,192,403,642.42/875,826.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,317.13

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