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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,682.56, 1,204,278 and 490,699.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,682.56, 1,204,278 and 490,699.52 is: 677,151.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,682.56 : 1,204,278 = 490,699.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,682.56/1,204,278 = 490,699.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,682.56x = 1,204,278 × 490,699.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,682.56x = 590,938,636,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,938,636,546.56/872,682.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,151.88

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