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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,827.78, 1,196,323.36 and 504,266.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,827.78, 1,196,323.36 and 504,266.92 is: 695,947.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,827.78 : 1,196,323.36 = 504,266.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,827.78/1,196,323.36 = 504,266.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,827.78x = 1,196,323.36 × 504,266.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,827.78x = 603,266,296,071.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,266,296,071.25/866,827.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,947.12

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