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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,388.80, 1,206,660.96 and 492,422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,388.80, 1,206,660.96 and 492,422.08 is: 679,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,388.80 : 1,206,660.96 = 492,422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,388.80/1,206,660.96 = 492,422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,388.80x = 1,206,660.96 × 492,422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,388.80x = 594,186,499,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,186,499,778.00/874,388.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,544.96

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