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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,725.41, 1,194,819.73 and 498,194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,725.41, 1,194,819.73 and 498,194.99 is: 687,577.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,725.41 : 1,194,819.73 = 498,194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,725.41/1,194,819.73 = 498,194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,725.41x = 1,194,819.73 × 498,194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,725.41x = 595,253,205,180.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,253,205,180.72/865,725.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,577.38

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