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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874,679.40, 1,207,080.92 and 492,683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874,679.40, 1,207,080.92 and 492,683.40 is: 679,916.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874,679.40 : 1,207,080.92 = 492,683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874,679.40/1,207,080.92 = 492,683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874,679.40x = 1,207,080.92 × 492,683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874,679.40x = 594,708,731,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,708,731,740.73/874,679.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679,916.24

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