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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,864.40, 1,195,046.92 and 517,027.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,864.40, 1,195,046.92 and 517,027.28 is: 713,589.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,864.40 : 1,195,046.92 = 517,027.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,864.40/1,195,046.92 = 517,027.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,864.40x = 1,195,046.92 × 517,027.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,864.40x = 617,871,858,519.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,871,858,519.98/865,864.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,589.63

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