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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,511.28, 1,208,224.05 and 493,538.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,511.28, 1,208,224.05 and 493,538.06 is: 681,092.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,511.28 : 1,208,224.05 = 493,538.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,511.28/1,208,224.05 = 493,538.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,511.28x = 1,208,224.05 × 493,538.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,511.28x = 596,304,554,852.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,304,554,852.14/875,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,092.94

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