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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,217.46, 1,189,860.42 and 499,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,217.46, 1,189,860.42 and 499,851.40 is: 689,795.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,217.46 : 1,189,860.42 = 499,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,217.46/1,189,860.42 = 499,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,217.46x = 1,189,860.42 × 499,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,217.46x = 594,753,396,741.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,753,396,741.59/862,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,795.12

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