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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,642.19, 1,196,266.83 and 595,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,642.19, 1,196,266.83 and 595,607.28 is: 822,144.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,642.19 : 1,196,266.83 = 595,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,642.19/1,196,266.83 = 595,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,642.19x = 1,196,266.83 × 595,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,642.19x = 712,505,232,770.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,505,232,770.52/866,642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,144.64

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