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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 880,263.95, 1,214,779.66 and 493,076.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 880,263.95, 1,214,779.66 and 493,076.00 is: 680,453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    880,263.95 : 1,214,779.66 = 493,076.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    880,263.95/1,214,779.66 = 493,076.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    880,263.95x = 1,214,779.66 × 493,076.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    880,263.95x = 598,978,697,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,978,697,438.42/880,263.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,453.52

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