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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,976.31, 1,196,667.98 and 504,470.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,976.31, 1,196,667.98 and 504,470.43 is: 696,309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,976.31 : 1,196,667.98 = 504,470.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,976.31/1,196,667.98 = 504,470.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,976.31x = 1,196,667.98 × 504,470.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,976.31x = 603,683,610,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,683,610,437.83/866,976.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,309.23

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