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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,628.83, 1,196,248.38 and 595,593.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,628.83, 1,196,248.38 and 595,593.92 is: 822,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,628.83 : 1,196,248.38 = 595,593.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,628.83/1,196,248.38 = 595,593.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,628.83x = 1,196,248.38 × 595,593.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,628.83x = 712,478,261,937.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,478,261,937.85/866,628.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,126.19

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