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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,666.24, 1,189,061.05 and 493,879.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,666.24, 1,189,061.05 and 493,879.74 is: 681,532.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,666.24 : 1,189,061.05 = 493,879.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,666.24/1,189,061.05 = 493,879.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,666.24x = 1,189,061.05 × 493,879.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,666.24x = 587,253,162,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,253,162,218.13/861,666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,532.05

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