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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,631.27, 1,196,251.74 and 595,596.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,631.27, 1,196,251.74 and 595,596.36 is: 822,129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,631.27 : 1,196,251.74 = 595,596.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,631.27/1,196,251.74 = 595,596.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,631.27x = 1,196,251.74 × 595,596.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,631.27x = 712,483,181,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,483,181,987.67/866,631.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,129.56

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