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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,462.44, 1,204,000.04 and 490,492.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,462.44, 1,204,000.04 and 490,492.36 is: 676,880.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,462.44 : 1,204,000.04 = 490,492.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,462.44/1,204,000.04 = 490,492.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,462.44x = 1,204,000.04 × 490,492.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,462.44x = 590,552,821,059.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,552,821,059.70/872,462.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,880.51

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