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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,669.94, 1,208,377.58 and 493,672.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,669.94, 1,208,377.58 and 493,672.10 is: 681,241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,669.94 : 1,208,377.58 = 493,672.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,669.94/1,208,377.58 = 493,672.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,669.94x = 1,208,377.58 × 493,672.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,669.94x = 596,542,289,001.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,542,289,001.27/875,669.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,241.03

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