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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,575.80, 1,196,175.24 and 595,540.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,575.80, 1,196,175.24 and 595,540.89 is: 822,053.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,575.80 : 1,196,175.24 = 595,540.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,575.80/1,196,175.24 = 595,540.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,575.80x = 1,196,175.24 × 595,540.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,575.80x = 712,371,267,025.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,371,267,025.56/866,575.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,053.04

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