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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,223.90, 1,314,335.85 and 496,998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,223.90, 1,314,335.85 and 496,998.10 is: 745,497.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,223.90 : 1,314,335.85 = 496,998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,223.90/1,314,335.85 = 496,998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,223.90x = 1,314,335.85 × 496,998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,223.90x = 653,222,420,211.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,222,420,211.89/876,223.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,497.15

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