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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,412.64, 1,196,801.88 and 499,799.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,412.64, 1,196,801.88 and 499,799.72 is: 689,592.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,412.64 : 1,196,801.88 = 499,799.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,412.64/1,196,801.88 = 499,799.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,412.64x = 1,196,801.88 × 499,799.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,412.64x = 598,161,244,519.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,161,244,519.47/867,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,592.49

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