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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,825.52, 1,196,219.20 and 565,019.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,825.52, 1,196,219.20 and 565,019.52 is: 779,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,825.52 : 1,196,219.20 = 565,019.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,825.52/1,196,219.20 = 565,019.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,825.52x = 1,196,219.20 × 565,019.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,825.52x = 675,887,198,198.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,887,198,198.78/866,825.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,726.93

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