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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,579.55, 1,196,180.42 and 595,544.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,579.55, 1,196,180.42 and 595,544.64 is: 822,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,579.55 : 1,196,180.42 = 595,544.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,579.55/1,196,180.42 = 595,544.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,579.55x = 1,196,180.42 × 595,544.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,579.55x = 712,378,834,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,378,834,626.23/866,579.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,058.21

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