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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,927.32, 1,190,788.47 and 495,319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,927.32, 1,190,788.47 and 495,319.53 is: 683,511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,927.32 : 1,190,788.47 = 495,319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,927.32/1,190,788.47 = 495,319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,927.32x = 1,190,788.47 × 495,319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,927.32x = 589,820,785,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,820,785,289.82/862,927.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,511.54

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