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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,822.28, 1,196,315.78 and 504,261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,822.28, 1,196,315.78 and 504,261.42 is: 695,939.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,822.28 : 1,196,315.78 = 504,261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,822.28/1,196,315.78 = 504,261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,822.28x = 1,196,315.78 × 504,261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,822.28x = 603,255,889,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,255,889,820.19/866,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,939.53

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