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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,033.34, 1,206,281.03 and 492,134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,033.34, 1,206,281.03 and 492,134.54 is: 679,210.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,033.34 : 1,206,281.03 = 492,134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,033.34/1,206,281.03 = 492,134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,033.34x = 1,206,281.03 × 492,134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,033.34x = 593,652,551,317.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,652,551,317.70/874,033.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,210.42

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