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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,869.96, 1,204,419.72 and 490,873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,869.96, 1,204,419.72 and 490,873.96 is: 677,326.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,869.96 : 1,204,419.72 = 490,873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,869.96/1,204,419.72 = 490,873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,869.96x = 1,204,419.72 × 490,873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,869.96x = 591,218,277,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,218,277,458.49/872,869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,326.87

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