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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,688.72, 1,187,787.24 and 498,128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,688.72, 1,187,787.24 and 498,128.40 is: 687,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,688.72 : 1,187,787.24 = 498,128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,688.72/1,187,787.24 = 498,128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,688.72x = 1,187,787.24 × 498,128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,688.72x = 591,670,557,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,670,557,401.62/860,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,438.49

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