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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,637.42, 1,298,047.46 and 505,911.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,637.42, 1,298,047.46 and 505,911.47 is: 758,628.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,637.42 : 1,298,047.46 = 505,911.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,637.42/1,298,047.46 = 505,911.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,637.42x = 1,298,047.46 × 505,911.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,637.42x = 656,697,089,598.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,697,089,598.57/865,637.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,628.36

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