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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,723.66, 1,188,870.84 and 498,949.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,723.66, 1,188,870.84 and 498,949.50 is: 688,372.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,723.66 : 1,188,870.84 = 498,949.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,723.66/1,188,870.84 = 498,949.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,723.66x = 1,188,870.84 × 498,949.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,723.66x = 593,186,511,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,186,511,182.58/861,723.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,372.08

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