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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,631.93, 1,196,252.67 and 595,597.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,631.93, 1,196,252.67 and 595,597.02 is: 822,130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,631.93 : 1,196,252.67 = 595,597.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,631.93/1,196,252.67 = 595,597.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,631.93x = 1,196,252.67 × 595,597.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,631.93x = 712,484,525,419.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,484,525,419.04/866,631.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,130.48

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