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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,788, 1,191,952.72 and 557,877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,788, 1,191,952.72 and 557,877.73 is: 769,823.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,788 : 1,191,952.72 = 557,877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,788/1,191,952.72 = 557,877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,788x = 1,191,952.72 × 557,877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,788x = 664,963,877,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,963,877,700.93/863,788
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769,823.01

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