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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,726.57, 1,194,821.33 and 498,196.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,726.57, 1,194,821.33 and 498,196.15 is: 687,578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,726.57 : 1,194,821.33 = 498,196.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,726.57/1,194,821.33 = 498,196.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,726.57x = 1,194,821.33 × 498,196.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,726.57x = 595,255,386,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,255,386,543.88/865,726.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,578.97

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