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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,545.78, 1,197,188.51 and 504,961.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,545.78, 1,197,188.51 and 504,961.83 is: 696,832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,545.78 : 1,197,188.51 = 504,961.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,545.78/1,197,188.51 = 504,961.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,545.78x = 1,197,188.51 × 504,961.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,545.78x = 604,534,498,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,534,498,339.76/867,545.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,832.97

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