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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,984.39, 1,196,679.11 and 504,478.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,984.39, 1,196,679.11 and 504,478.50 is: 696,320.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,984.39 : 1,196,679.11 = 504,478.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,984.39/1,196,679.11 = 504,478.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,984.39x = 1,196,679.11 × 504,478.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,984.39x = 603,698,879,871.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,698,879,871.74/866,984.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,320.36

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