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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,006, 1,192,328.28 and 506,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,006, 1,192,328.28 and 506,310 is: 698,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,006 : 1,192,328.28 = 506,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,006/1,192,328.28 = 506,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,006x = 1,192,328.28 × 506,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,006x = 603,687,731,446.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,687,731,446.80/864,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,707.80

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