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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,027.08, 1,189,521.18 and 499,335

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,027.08, 1,189,521.18 and 499,335 is: 689,038.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,027.08 : 1,189,521.18 = 499,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,027.08/1,189,521.18 = 499,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,027.08x = 1,189,521.18 × 499,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,027.08x = 593,969,558,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,969,558,415.30/862,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,038.17

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