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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,891.31, 1,062,096.86 and 498,046.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,891.31, 1,062,096.86 and 498,046.86 is: 687,076.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,891.31 : 1,062,096.86 = 498,046.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,891.31/1,062,096.86 = 498,046.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,891.31x = 1,062,096.86 × 498,046.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,891.31x = 528,974,012,214.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,974,012,214.88/769,891.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,076.23

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