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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,642.69, 1,196,267.52 and 595,607.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,642.69, 1,196,267.52 and 595,607.78 is: 822,145.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,642.69 : 1,196,267.52 = 595,607.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,642.69/1,196,267.52 = 595,607.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,642.69x = 1,196,267.52 × 595,607.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,642.69x = 712,506,241,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,506,241,873.31/866,642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822,145.33

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