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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,511.24, 1,208,223.96 and 493,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,511.24, 1,208,223.96 and 493,538 is: 681,092.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,511.24 : 1,208,223.96 = 493,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,511.24/1,208,223.96 = 493,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,511.24x = 1,208,223.96 × 493,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,511.24x = 596,304,436,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,304,436,770.48/875,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,092.84

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