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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,573.55, 1,196,172.14 and 595,538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,573.55, 1,196,172.14 and 595,538.64 is: 822,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,573.55 : 1,196,172.14 = 595,538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,573.55/1,196,172.14 = 595,538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,573.55x = 1,196,172.14 × 595,538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,573.55x = 712,366,726,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,366,726,483.80/866,573.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,049.93

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