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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,855.63, 1,208,680.99 and 493,882.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,855.63, 1,208,680.99 and 493,882.52 is: 681,557.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,855.63 : 1,208,680.99 = 493,882.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,855.63/1,208,680.99 = 493,882.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,855.63x = 1,208,680.99 × 493,882.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,855.63x = 596,946,405,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,946,405,939.18/875,855.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,557.99

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