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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,410.08, 1,193,489.92 and 720,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,410.08, 1,193,489.92 and 720,695.04 is: 993,912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,410.08 : 1,193,489.92 = 720,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,410.08/1,193,489.92 = 720,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,410.08x = 1,193,489.92 × 720,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,410.08x = 860,142,265,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,142,265,634.00/865,410.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,912.93

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