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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,390.72, 1,209,420 and 473,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,390.72, 1,209,420 and 473,982.72 is: 654,096.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,390.72 : 1,209,420 = 473,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,390.72/1,209,420 = 473,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,390.72x = 1,209,420 × 473,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,390.72x = 573,244,181,222.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,244,181,222.40/876,390.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,096.59

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