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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,223.40, 1,314,335.10 and 496,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,223.40, 1,314,335.10 and 496,997.60 is: 745,496.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,223.40 : 1,314,335.10 = 496,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,223.40/1,314,335.10 = 496,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,223.40x = 1,314,335.10 × 496,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,223.40x = 653,221,390,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,221,390,295.76/876,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,496.40

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