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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,727.46, 1,297,561.38 and 505,792.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,727.46, 1,297,561.38 and 505,792.18 is: 757,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,727.46 : 1,297,561.38 = 505,792.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,727.46/1,297,561.38 = 505,792.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,727.46x = 1,297,561.38 × 505,792.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,727.46x = 656,296,399,074.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,296,399,074.01/866,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,211.96

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