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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799,461.64, 1,103,737.62 and 498,063.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799,461.64, 1,103,737.62 and 498,063.88 is: 687,627.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799,461.64 : 1,103,737.62 = 498,063.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799,461.64/1,103,737.62 = 498,063.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799,461.64x = 1,103,737.62 × 498,063.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799,461.64x = 549,731,841,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,731,841,519.17/799,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,627.54

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