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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,460.42, 1,203,997.26 and 490,490.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,460.42, 1,203,997.26 and 490,490.34 is: 676,877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,460.42 : 1,203,997.26 = 490,490.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,460.42/1,203,997.26 = 490,490.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,460.42x = 1,203,997.26 × 490,490.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,460.42x = 590,549,025,416.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,549,025,416.47/872,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,877.73

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