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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,472.39, 1,196,095.82 and 527,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,472.39, 1,196,095.82 and 527,058.63 is: 727,562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,472.39 : 1,196,095.82 = 527,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,472.39/1,196,095.82 = 527,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,472.39x = 1,196,095.82 × 527,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,472.39x = 630,412,621,602.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,412,621,602.63/866,472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727,562.27

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