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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,031.70, 866,878.89 and 499,198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,031.70, 866,878.89 and 499,198.77 is: 689,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,031.70 : 866,878.89 = 499,198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,031.70/866,878.89 = 499,198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,031.70x = 866,878.89 × 499,198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,031.70x = 432,744,875,626.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,744,875,626.97/628,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,049.42

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