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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,858.97, 1,208,726.80 and 493,877.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,858.97, 1,208,726.80 and 493,877.55 is: 681,574.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,858.97 : 1,208,726.80 = 493,877.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,858.97/1,208,726.80 = 493,877.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,858.97x = 1,208,726.80 × 493,877.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,858.97x = 596,963,036,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,963,036,679.43/875,858.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,574.38

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