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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,542.37, 1,195,425.50 and 560,717.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,542.37, 1,195,425.50 and 560,717.47 is: 773,529.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,542.37 : 1,195,425.50 = 560,717.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,542.37/1,195,425.50 = 560,717.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,542.37x = 1,195,425.50 × 560,717.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,542.37x = 670,295,956,141.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,295,956,141.33/866,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,529.35

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