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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,409.82, 1,189,007.00 and 498,922.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,409.82, 1,189,007.00 and 498,922.67 is: 688,664.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,409.82 : 1,189,007.00 = 498,922.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,409.82/1,189,007.00 = 498,922.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,409.82x = 1,189,007.00 × 498,922.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,409.82x = 593,222,549,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,222,549,437.55/861,409.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,664.71

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