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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,828.67, 1,208,643.03 and 473,420.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,828.67, 1,208,643.03 and 473,420.67 is: 653,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,828.67 : 1,208,643.03 = 473,420.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,828.67/1,208,643.03 = 473,420.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,828.67x = 1,208,643.03 × 473,420.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,828.67x = 572,196,593,053.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,196,593,053.43/875,828.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,320.24

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