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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,546.72, 1,197,220.50 and 505,181.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,546.72, 1,197,220.50 and 505,181.88 is: 697,154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,546.72 : 1,197,220.50 = 505,181.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,546.72/1,197,220.50 = 505,181.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,546.72x = 1,197,220.50 × 505,181.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,546.72x = 604,814,102,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,814,102,964.54/867,546.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,154.50

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