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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,204.16, 1,188,384.50 and 498,652.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,204.16, 1,188,384.50 and 498,652.49 is: 688,095.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,204.16 : 1,188,384.50 = 498,652.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,204.16/1,188,384.50 = 498,652.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,204.16x = 1,188,384.50 × 498,652.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,204.16x = 592,590,887,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,590,887,509.14/861,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,095.71

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