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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,912.51, 1,196,579.69 and 504,406.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,912.51, 1,196,579.69 and 504,406.38 is: 696,220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,912.51 : 1,196,579.69 = 504,406.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,912.51/1,196,579.69 = 504,406.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,912.51x = 1,196,579.69 × 504,406.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,912.51x = 603,562,427,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,562,427,292.39/866,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,220.70

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