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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,671.38, 1,121,494.74 and 490,319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,671.38, 1,121,494.74 and 490,319.16 is: 676,645.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,671.38 : 1,121,494.74 = 490,319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,671.38/1,121,494.74 = 490,319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,671.38x = 1,121,494.74 × 490,319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,671.38x = 549,890,358,861.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,890,358,861.22/812,671.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,645.41

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