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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,528.70, 1,189,021.08 and 494,149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,528.70, 1,189,021.08 and 494,149.15 is: 681,989.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,528.70 : 1,189,021.08 = 494,149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,528.70/1,189,021.08 = 494,149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,528.70x = 1,189,021.08 × 494,149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,528.70x = 587,553,756,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,553,756,014.08/861,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,989.77

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