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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,196.93, 1,207,755.04 and 493,216.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,196.93, 1,207,755.04 and 493,216.05 is: 680,628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,196.93 : 1,207,755.04 = 493,216.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,196.93/1,207,755.04 = 493,216.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,196.93x = 1,207,755.04 × 493,216.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,196.93x = 595,684,170,196.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,684,170,196.39/875,196.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,628.72

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