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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,591.76, 1,190,381.51 and 500,230.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,591.76, 1,190,381.51 and 500,230.77 is: 690,321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,591.76 : 1,190,381.51 = 500,230.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,591.76/1,190,381.51 = 500,230.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,591.76x = 1,190,381.51 × 500,230.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,591.76x = 595,465,459,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,465,459,341.06/862,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,321.29

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