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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,236.68, 1,296,427.68 and 618,525.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,236.68, 1,296,427.68 and 618,525.72 is: 925,698.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,236.68 : 1,296,427.68 = 618,525.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,236.68/1,296,427.68 = 618,525.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,236.68x = 1,296,427.68 × 618,525.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,236.68x = 801,873,864,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,873,864,199.93/866,236.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,698.35

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