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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,880.87, 1,243,215.72 and 492,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,880.87, 1,243,215.72 and 492,982.80 is: 680,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,880.87 : 1,243,215.72 = 492,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,880.87/1,243,215.72 = 492,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,880.87x = 1,243,215.72 × 492,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,880.87x = 612,883,957,968.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,883,957,968.62/900,880.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,316.32

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