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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,988.16, 1,208,829.72 and 488,783.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,988.16, 1,208,829.72 and 488,783.45 is: 674,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,988.16 : 1,208,829.72 = 488,783.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,988.16/1,208,829.72 = 488,783.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,988.16x = 1,208,829.72 × 488,783.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,988.16x = 590,855,964,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,855,964,026.21/875,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,502.23

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