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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,977.31, 1,196,669.36 and 504,471.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,977.31, 1,196,669.36 and 504,471.43 is: 696,310.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,977.31 : 1,196,669.36 = 504,471.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,977.31/1,196,669.36 = 504,471.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,977.31x = 1,196,669.36 × 504,471.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,977.31x = 603,685,503,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,685,503,276.39/866,977.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,310.61

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