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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,623.22, 1,189,199.49 and 499,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,623.22, 1,189,199.49 and 499,047 is: 688,777.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,623.22 : 1,189,199.49 = 499,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,623.22/1,189,199.49 = 499,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,623.22x = 1,189,199.49 × 499,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,623.22x = 593,466,437,886.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,466,437,886.03/861,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,777.21

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