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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,527.32, 1,299,380.72 and 506,802.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,527.32, 1,299,380.72 and 506,802.24 is: 759,963.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,527.32 : 1,299,380.72 = 506,802.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,527.32/1,299,380.72 = 506,802.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,527.32x = 1,299,380.72 × 506,802.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,527.32x = 658,529,059,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,529,059,508.81/866,527.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,963.41

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