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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,234.06, 1,189,883.36 and 499,868.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,234.06, 1,189,883.36 and 499,868.01 is: 689,818.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,234.06 : 1,189,883.36 = 499,868.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,234.06/1,189,883.36 = 499,868.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,234.06x = 1,189,883.36 × 499,868.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,234.06x = 594,784,624,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,784,624,320.61/862,234.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,818.06

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