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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,695.88, 1,298,979.05 and 486,818.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,695.88, 1,298,979.05 and 486,818.08 is: 729,629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,695.88 : 1,298,979.05 = 486,818.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,695.88/1,298,979.05 = 486,818.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,695.88x = 1,298,979.05 × 486,818.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,695.88x = 632,366,481,399.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,366,481,399.69/866,695.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,629.04

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