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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,995.92, 1,196,373.24 and 540,278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,995.92, 1,196,373.24 and 540,278.64 is: 745,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,995.92 : 1,196,373.24 = 540,278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,995.92/1,196,373.24 = 540,278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,995.92x = 1,196,373.24 × 540,278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,995.92x = 646,374,907,039.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,374,907,039.59/866,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,533.97

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