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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,577.30, 1,196,177.31 and 595,542.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,577.30, 1,196,177.31 and 595,542.39 is: 822,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,577.30 : 1,196,177.31 = 595,542.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,577.30/1,196,177.31 = 595,542.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,577.30x = 1,196,177.31 × 595,542.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,577.30x = 712,374,294,061.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,374,294,061.17/866,577.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,055.11

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