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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,629.68, 1,196,249.54 and 595,594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,629.68, 1,196,249.54 and 595,594.77 is: 822,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,629.68 : 1,196,249.54 = 595,594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,629.68/1,196,249.54 = 595,594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,629.68x = 1,196,249.54 × 595,594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,629.68x = 712,479,969,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,479,969,638.91/866,629.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,127.36

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