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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,823.78, 1,196,317.85 and 504,262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,823.78, 1,196,317.85 and 504,262.92 is: 695,941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,823.78 : 1,196,317.85 = 504,262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,823.78/1,196,317.85 = 504,262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,823.78x = 1,196,317.85 × 504,262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,823.78x = 603,258,729,767.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,258,729,767.81/866,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,941.60

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