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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,662.29, 1,206,996.66 and 487,457.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,662.29, 1,206,996.66 and 487,457.10 is: 672,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,662.29 : 1,206,996.66 = 487,457.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,662.29/1,206,996.66 = 487,457.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,662.29x = 1,206,996.66 × 487,457.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,662.29x = 588,359,091,593.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,359,091,593.29/874,662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,670.01

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