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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,924.85, 1,192,068.63 and 501,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,924.85, 1,192,068.63 and 501,265.56 is: 691,660.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,924.85 : 1,192,068.63 = 501,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,924.85/1,192,068.63 = 501,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,924.85x = 1,192,068.63 × 501,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,924.85x = 597,542,949,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,542,949,375.38/863,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,660.80

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