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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,886.60, 1,195,780.41 and 572,538.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,886.60, 1,195,780.41 and 572,538.12 is: 789,757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,886.60 : 1,195,780.41 = 572,538.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,886.60/1,195,780.41 = 572,538.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,886.60x = 1,195,780.41 × 572,538.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,886.60x = 684,629,867,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,629,867,874.23/866,886.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789,757.12

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