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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876,533.64, 1,209,673.38 and 494,421

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876,533.64, 1,209,673.38 and 494,421 is: 682,333.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876,533.64 : 1,209,673.38 = 494,421 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876,533.64/1,209,673.38 = 494,421/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876,533.64x = 1,209,673.38 × 494,421
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876,533.64x = 598,087,922,212.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,087,922,212.98/876,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,333.11

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