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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,365.22, 1,208,013.20 and 493,391.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,365.22, 1,208,013.20 and 493,391.99 is: 680,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,365.22 : 1,208,013.20 = 493,391.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,365.22/1,208,013.20 = 493,391.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,365.22x = 1,208,013.20 × 493,391.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,365.22x = 596,024,028,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,024,028,187.24/875,365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,886.12

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