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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,247.41, 1,213,361.42 and 497,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879,247.41, 1,213,361.42 and 497,265.99 is: 686,227.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879,247.41 : 1,213,361.42 = 497,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879,247.41/1,213,361.42 = 497,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879,247.41x = 1,213,361.42 × 497,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879,247.41x = 603,363,363,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,363,363,504.79/879,247.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,227.06

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