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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,578.06, 1,196,178.34 and 595,543.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,578.06, 1,196,178.34 and 595,543.14 is: 822,056.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,578.06 : 1,196,178.34 = 595,543.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,578.06/1,196,178.34 = 595,543.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,578.06x = 1,196,178.34 × 595,543.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,578.06x = 712,375,804,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,375,804,603.59/866,578.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,056.13

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