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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,310.41, 1,190,015.35 and 494,854.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,310.41, 1,190,015.35 and 494,854.76 is: 682,915.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,310.41 : 1,190,015.35 = 494,854.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,310.41/1,190,015.35 = 494,854.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,310.41x = 1,190,015.35 × 494,854.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,310.41x = 588,884,762,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,884,762,158.47/862,310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,915.06

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