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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,722.92, 1,193,582.70 and 714,420.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,722.92, 1,193,582.70 and 714,420.24 is: 983,843.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,722.92 : 1,193,582.70 = 714,420.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,722.92/1,193,582.70 = 714,420.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,722.92x = 1,193,582.70 × 714,420.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,722.92x = 852,719,638,993.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,719,638,993.85/866,722.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983,843.42

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