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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,970.22, 1,189,518.90 and 499,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,970.22, 1,189,518.90 and 499,604.27 is: 689,453.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,970.22 : 1,189,518.90 = 499,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,970.22/1,189,518.90 = 499,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,970.22x = 1,189,518.90 × 499,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,970.22x = 594,288,724,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,288,724,659.50/861,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,453.89

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