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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,703.96, 1,204,338.64 and 490,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,703.96, 1,204,338.64 and 490,727.40 is: 677,207.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,703.96 : 1,204,338.64 = 490,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,703.96/1,204,338.64 = 490,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,703.96x = 1,204,338.64 × 490,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,703.96x = 591,001,969,526.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,001,969,526.74/872,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,207.85

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