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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,997.41, 1,208,842.46 and 488,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,997.41, 1,208,842.46 and 488,792.70 is: 674,514.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,997.41 : 1,208,842.46 = 488,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,997.41/1,208,842.46 = 488,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,997.41x = 1,208,842.46 × 488,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,997.41x = 590,873,367,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,873,367,454.08/875,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674,514.97

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