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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,323.02, 1,203,860.88 and 490,374.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,323.02, 1,203,860.88 and 490,374.41 is: 676,747.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,323.02 : 1,203,860.88 = 490,374.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,323.02/1,203,860.88 = 490,374.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,323.02x = 1,203,860.88 × 490,374.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,323.02x = 590,342,562,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,342,562,732.78/872,323.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,747.66

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