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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,273, 1,114,840.02 and 686,569.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,273, 1,114,840.02 and 686,569.96 is: 946,976.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,273 : 1,114,840.02 = 686,569.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,273/1,114,840.02 = 686,569.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,273x = 1,114,840.02 × 686,569.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,273x = 765,415,667,937.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,415,667,937.80/808,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946,976.66

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