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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,026.08, 1,189,519.80 and 499,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,026.08, 1,189,519.80 and 499,334 is: 689,036.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,026.08 : 1,189,519.80 = 499,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,026.08/1,189,519.80 = 499,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,026.08x = 1,189,519.80 × 499,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,026.08x = 593,967,679,813.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,967,679,813.20/862,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,036.79

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