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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,695.63, 1,298,978.67 and 486,817.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,695.63, 1,298,978.67 and 486,817.83 is: 729,628.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,695.63 : 1,298,978.67 = 486,817.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,695.63/1,298,978.67 = 486,817.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,695.63x = 1,298,978.67 × 486,817.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,695.63x = 632,365,970,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,365,970,850.79/866,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,628.66

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