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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,498.95, 1,189,441.25 and 681,642.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,498.95, 1,189,441.25 and 681,642.95 is: 940,029.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,498.95 : 1,189,441.25 = 681,642.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,498.95/1,189,441.25 = 681,642.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,498.95x = 1,189,441.25 × 681,642.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,498.95x = 810,774,233,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,774,233,146.27/862,498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940,029.24

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