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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,630.68, 1,196,250.92 and 595,595.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,630.68, 1,196,250.92 and 595,595.77 is: 822,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,630.68 : 1,196,250.92 = 595,595.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,630.68/1,196,250.92 = 595,595.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,630.68x = 1,196,250.92 × 595,595.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,630.68x = 712,481,987,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,481,987,810.61/866,630.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,128.74

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