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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,203.46, 1,189,732.94 and 499,620.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,203.46, 1,189,732.94 and 499,620.70 is: 689,414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,203.46 : 1,189,732.94 = 499,620.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,203.46/1,189,732.94 = 499,620.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,203.46x = 1,189,732.94 × 499,620.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,203.46x = 594,415,204,295.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,415,204,295.86/862,203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,414.08

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