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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,806.11, 914,711.57 and 499,173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,806.11, 914,711.57 and 499,173.96 is: 688,889.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,806.11 : 914,711.57 = 499,173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,806.11/914,711.57 = 499,173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,806.11x = 914,711.57 × 499,173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,806.11x = 456,600,196,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,600,196,654.72/662,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,889.54

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