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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860,732.94, 1,187,716.59 and 498,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860,732.94, 1,187,716.59 and 498,086.22 is: 687,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860,732.94 : 1,187,716.59 = 498,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860,732.94/1,187,716.59 = 498,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860,732.94x = 1,187,716.59 × 498,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860,732.94x = 591,585,266,744.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,585,266,744.39/860,732.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,304.09

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