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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,783.70, 1,300,175.55 and 552,633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,783.70, 1,300,175.55 and 552,633.30 is: 828,949.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,783.70 : 1,300,175.55 = 552,633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,783.70/1,300,175.55 = 552,633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,783.70x = 1,300,175.55 × 552,633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,783.70x = 718,520,304,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,520,304,775.82/866,783.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,949.95

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