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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861,998.10, 1,291,247.55 and 487,583.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861,998.10, 1,291,247.55 and 487,583.70 is: 730,385.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861,998.10 : 1,291,247.55 = 487,583.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861,998.10/1,291,247.55 = 487,583.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861,998.10x = 1,291,247.55 × 487,583.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861,998.10x = 629,591,258,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,591,258,044.94/861,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,385.90

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