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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,443, 1,197,197.06 and 499,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,443, 1,197,197.06 and 499,848.62 is: 689,863.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,443 : 1,197,197.06 = 499,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,443/1,197,197.06 = 499,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,443x = 1,197,197.06 × 499,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,443x = 598,417,298,309.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,417,298,309.06/867,443
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689,863.54

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