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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,304.60, 1,203,786.98 and 485,125.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,304.60, 1,203,786.98 and 485,125.41 is: 669,476.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,304.60 : 1,203,786.98 = 485,125.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,304.60/1,203,786.98 = 485,125.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,304.60x = 1,203,786.98 × 485,125.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,304.60x = 583,987,652,225.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,987,652,225.16/872,304.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,476.75

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