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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,694.84, 1,298,977.50 and 486,817.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,694.84, 1,298,977.50 and 486,817.04 is: 729,627.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,694.84 : 1,298,977.50 = 486,817.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,694.84/1,298,977.50 = 486,817.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,694.84x = 1,298,977.50 × 486,817.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,694.84x = 632,364,382,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,364,382,998.48/866,694.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,627.49

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