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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,436.40, 1,194,366.88 and 498,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,436.40, 1,194,366.88 and 498,026.16 is: 687,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,436.40 : 1,194,366.88 = 498,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,436.40/1,194,366.88 = 498,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,436.40x = 1,194,366.88 × 498,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,436.40x = 594,825,950,877.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,825,950,877.58/865,436.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,313.30

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