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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866,999.70, 1,300,499.55 and 567,818.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866,999.70, 1,300,499.55 and 567,818.10 is: 851,727.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866,999.70 : 1,300,499.55 = 567,818.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866,999.70/1,300,499.55 = 567,818.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866,999.70x = 1,300,499.55 × 567,818.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866,999.70x = 738,447,183,531.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,447,183,531.86/866,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851,727.15

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