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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,999.10, 1,295,998.65 and 597,195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,999.10, 1,295,998.65 and 597,195.90 is: 895,793.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,999.10 : 1,295,998.65 = 597,195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,999.10/1,295,998.65 = 597,195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,999.10x = 1,295,998.65 × 597,195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,999.10x = 773,965,080,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,965,080,185.54/863,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895,793.85

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