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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878,149.46, 1,318,419.20 and 494,169.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878,149.46, 1,318,419.20 and 494,169.59 is: 741,926.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878,149.46 : 1,318,419.20 = 494,169.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878,149.46/1,318,419.20 = 494,169.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878,149.46x = 1,318,419.20 × 494,169.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878,149.46x = 651,522,680,043.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,522,680,043.60/878,149.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,926.87

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