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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,170.54, 1,196,836.96 and 595,013.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,170.54, 1,196,836.96 and 595,013.78 is: 821,216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,170.54 : 1,196,836.96 = 595,013.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,170.54/1,196,836.96 = 595,013.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,170.54x = 1,196,836.96 × 595,013.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,170.54x = 712,134,483,613.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,134,483,613.31/867,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,216.19

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