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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,341.12, 1,206,380.65 and 492,367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,341.12, 1,206,380.65 and 492,367.80 is: 679,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,341.12 : 1,206,380.65 = 492,367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,341.12/1,206,380.65 = 492,367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,341.12x = 1,206,380.65 × 492,367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,341.12x = 593,982,986,603.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,982,986,603.07/874,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,349.25

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