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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,957.58, 1,208,824.83 and 488,789.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,957.58, 1,208,824.83 and 488,789.34 is: 674,531.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,957.58 : 1,208,824.83 = 488,789.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,957.58/1,208,824.83 = 488,789.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,957.58x = 1,208,824.83 × 488,789.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,957.58x = 590,860,690,831.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,860,690,831.31/875,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,531.17

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