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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,900.24, 1,196,562.78 and 504,394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,900.24, 1,196,562.78 and 504,394.14 is: 696,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,900.24 : 1,196,562.78 = 504,394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,900.24/1,196,562.78 = 504,394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,900.24x = 1,196,562.78 × 504,394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,900.24x = 603,539,254,374.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,539,254,374.11/866,900.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,203.82

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