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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,828.32, 1,195,741.68 and 504,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,828.32, 1,195,741.68 and 504,211.36 is: 695,531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,828.32 : 1,195,741.68 = 504,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,828.32/1,195,741.68 = 504,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,828.32x = 1,195,741.68 × 504,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,828.32x = 602,906,538,681.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,906,538,681.49/866,828.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,531.66

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