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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,462.20, 1,314,230.10 and 496,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,462.20, 1,314,230.10 and 496,684.60 is: 745,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,462.20 : 1,314,230.10 = 496,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,462.20/1,314,230.10 = 496,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,462.20x = 1,314,230.10 × 496,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,462.20x = 652,757,851,526.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,757,851,526.46/875,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,615.12

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