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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,155.19, 1,189,773.33 and 499,789.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,155.19, 1,189,773.33 and 499,789.09 is: 689,708.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,155.19 : 1,189,773.33 = 499,789.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,155.19/1,189,773.33 = 499,789.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,155.19x = 1,189,773.33 × 499,789.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,155.19x = 594,635,729,906.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,635,729,906.97/862,155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,708.46

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