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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,368.22, 1,208,017.33 and 493,395.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,368.22, 1,208,017.33 and 493,395.00 is: 680,890.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,368.22 : 1,208,017.33 = 493,395.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,368.22/1,208,017.33 = 493,395.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,368.22x = 1,208,017.33 × 493,395.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,368.22x = 596,029,704,771.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,029,704,771.80/875,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,890.28

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