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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 858,793.20, 1,288,189.80 and 498,594.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 858,793.20, 1,288,189.80 and 498,594.30 is: 747,891.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    858,793.20 : 1,288,189.80 = 498,594.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    858,793.20/1,288,189.80 = 498,594.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    858,793.20x = 1,288,189.80 × 498,594.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    858,793.20x = 642,284,091,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,284,091,598.14/858,793.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,891.45

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