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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,992, 1,208,870.60 and 473,584

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,992, 1,208,870.60 and 473,584 is: 653,546.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,992 : 1,208,870.60 = 473,584 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,992/1,208,870.60 = 473,584/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,992x = 1,208,870.60 × 473,584
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,992x = 572,501,774,230.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,501,774,230.40/875,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,546.81

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