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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,662.24, 1,189,055.54 and 493,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,662.24, 1,189,055.54 and 493,875.72 is: 681,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,662.24 : 1,189,055.54 = 493,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,662.24/1,189,055.54 = 493,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,662.24x = 1,189,055.54 × 493,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,662.24x = 587,245,660,937.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,245,660,937.49/861,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,526.51

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