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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,629.89, 1,196,249.85 and 595,594.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,629.89, 1,196,249.85 and 595,594.98 is: 822,127.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,629.89 : 1,196,249.85 = 595,594.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,629.89/1,196,249.85 = 595,594.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,629.89x = 1,196,249.85 × 595,594.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,629.89x = 712,480,405,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,480,405,485.75/866,629.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,127.66

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