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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,365.27, 1,197,089.27 and 499,772.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,365.27, 1,197,089.27 and 499,772.00 is: 689,757.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,365.27 : 1,197,089.27 = 499,772.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,365.27/1,197,089.27 = 499,772.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,365.27x = 1,197,089.27 × 499,772.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,365.27x = 598,271,702,888.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,271,702,888.59/867,365.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,757.50

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