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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819,796.20, 1,131,126.12 and 497,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819,796.20, 1,131,126.12 and 497,499 is: 686,431.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819,796.20 : 1,131,126.12 = 497,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819,796.20/1,131,126.12 = 497,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819,796.20x = 1,131,126.12 × 497,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819,796.20x = 562,734,113,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,734,113,573.88/819,796.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,431.72

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