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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,725.57, 1,194,819.95 and 498,195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,725.57, 1,194,819.95 and 498,195.15 is: 687,577.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,725.57 : 1,194,819.95 = 498,195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,725.57/1,194,819.95 = 498,195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,725.57x = 1,194,819.95 × 498,195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,725.57x = 595,253,504,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,253,504,213.24/865,725.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,577.59

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