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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,968, 1,181,032.98 and 506,932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,968, 1,181,032.98 and 506,932.12 is: 699,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,968 : 1,181,032.98 = 506,932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,968/1,181,032.98 = 506,932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,968x = 1,181,032.98 × 506,932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,968x = 598,703,552,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,703,552,341.32/855,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,446.19

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