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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,818.82, 1,196,311.01 and 504,257.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,818.82, 1,196,311.01 and 504,257.96 is: 695,934.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,818.82 : 1,196,311.01 = 504,257.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,818.82/1,196,311.01 = 504,257.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,818.82x = 1,196,311.01 × 504,257.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,818.82x = 603,249,340,925.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,249,340,925.30/866,818.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,934.76

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