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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,321.12, 1,196,676.12 and 499,708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,321.12, 1,196,676.12 and 499,708.29 is: 689,466.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,321.12 : 1,196,676.12 = 499,708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,321.12/1,196,676.12 = 499,708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,321.12x = 1,196,676.12 × 499,708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,321.12x = 597,988,977,609.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,988,977,609.04/867,321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,466.64

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