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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,670.40, 1,207,068.48 and 492,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,670.40, 1,207,068.48 and 492,674.40 is: 679,903.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,670.40 : 1,207,068.48 = 492,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,670.40/1,207,068.48 = 492,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,670.40x = 1,207,068.48 × 492,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,670.40x = 594,691,739,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,691,739,142.91/874,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,903.81

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