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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,355.06, 1,207,999.19 and 493,381.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,355.06, 1,207,999.19 and 493,381.85 is: 680,872.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,355.06 : 1,207,999.19 = 493,381.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,355.06/1,207,999.19 = 493,381.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,355.06x = 1,207,999.19 × 493,381.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,355.06x = 596,004,866,653.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,004,866,653.80/875,355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,872.13

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