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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,706.32, 1,188,974.48 and 498,999.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,706.32, 1,188,974.48 and 498,999.68 is: 688,515.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,706.32 : 1,188,974.48 = 498,999.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,706.32/1,188,974.48 = 498,999.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,706.32x = 1,188,974.48 × 498,999.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,706.32x = 593,297,885,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,297,885,048.17/861,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,515.18

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