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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,496.52, 1,190,217.29 and 495,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,496.52, 1,190,217.29 and 495,034.14 is: 683,131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,496.52 : 1,190,217.29 = 495,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,496.52/1,190,217.29 = 495,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,496.52x = 1,190,217.29 × 495,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,496.52x = 589,198,190,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,198,190,093.11/862,496.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,131.09

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