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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,230.68, 1,203,712.46 and 490,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,230.68, 1,203,712.46 and 490,256.28 is: 676,572.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,230.68 : 1,203,712.46 = 490,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,230.68/1,203,712.46 = 490,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,230.68x = 1,203,712.46 × 490,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,230.68x = 590,127,592,829.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,127,592,829.25/872,230.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,572.85

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