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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,979.56, 1,196,672.46 and 504,473.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,979.56, 1,196,672.46 and 504,473.69 is: 696,313.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,979.56 : 1,196,672.46 = 504,473.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,979.56/1,196,672.46 = 504,473.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,979.56x = 1,196,672.46 × 504,473.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,979.56x = 603,689,771,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,689,771,617.58/866,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,313.73

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