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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864,868.32, 1,193,466.96 and 502,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864,868.32, 1,193,466.96 and 502,266.96 is: 693,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864,868.32 : 1,193,466.96 = 502,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864,868.32/1,193,466.96 = 502,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864,868.32x = 1,193,466.96 × 502,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864,868.32x = 599,439,021,859.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,439,021,859.64/864,868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,098.60

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