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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,986.56, 1,196,682.12 and 504,480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,986.56, 1,196,682.12 and 504,480.69 is: 696,323.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,986.56 : 1,196,682.12 = 504,480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,986.56/1,196,682.12 = 504,480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,986.56x = 1,196,682.12 × 504,480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,986.56x = 603,703,021,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,703,021,608.26/866,986.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,323.39

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