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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,079.98, 1,206,251 and 486,921.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,079.98, 1,206,251 and 486,921.45 is: 671,963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,079.98 : 1,206,251 = 486,921.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,079.98/1,206,251 = 486,921.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,079.98x = 1,206,251 × 486,921.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,079.98x = 587,349,485,983.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,349,485,983.95/874,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,963.09

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