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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,571.65, 1,292,661.86 and 636,123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,571.65, 1,292,661.86 and 636,123.68 is: 952,199.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,571.65 : 1,292,661.86 = 636,123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,571.65/1,292,661.86 = 636,123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,571.65x = 1,292,661.86 × 636,123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,571.65x = 822,292,814,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,292,814,582.40/863,571.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952,199.88

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