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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,982.87, 1,196,677.05 and 504,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,982.87, 1,196,677.05 and 504,477 is: 696,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,982.87 : 1,196,677.05 = 504,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,982.87/1,196,677.05 = 504,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,982.87x = 1,196,677.05 × 504,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,982.87x = 603,696,048,152.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,696,048,152.85/866,982.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,318.31

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