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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,641.69, 1,196,266.14 and 595,606.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,641.69, 1,196,266.14 and 595,606.78 is: 822,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,641.69 : 1,196,266.14 = 595,606.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,641.69/1,196,266.14 = 595,606.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,641.69x = 1,196,266.14 × 595,606.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,641.69x = 712,504,223,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,504,223,668.43/866,641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,143.95

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