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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,726.46, 1,297,559.88 and 505,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,726.46, 1,297,559.88 and 505,791.18 is: 757,210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,726.46 : 1,297,559.88 = 505,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,726.46/1,297,559.88 = 505,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,726.46x = 1,297,559.88 × 505,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,726.46x = 656,294,342,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,294,342,825.86/866,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,210.46

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