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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,212.86, 1,189,854.12 and 499,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,212.86, 1,189,854.12 and 499,846.80 is: 689,788.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,212.86 : 1,189,854.12 = 499,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,212.86/1,189,854.12 = 499,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,212.86x = 1,189,854.12 × 499,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,212.86x = 594,744,774,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,744,774,348.82/862,212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,788.80

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