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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,995.41, 1,208,839.69 and 488,790.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,995.41, 1,208,839.69 and 488,790.70 is: 674,512.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,995.41 : 1,208,839.69 = 488,790.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,995.41/1,208,839.69 = 488,790.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,995.41x = 1,208,839.69 × 488,790.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,995.41x = 590,869,598,262.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,869,598,262.88/875,995.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,512.21

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