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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,761.46, 1,299,399.30 and 598,719.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,761.46, 1,299,399.30 and 598,719.15 is: 896,531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,761.46 : 1,299,399.30 = 598,719.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,761.46/1,299,399.30 = 598,719.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,761.46x = 1,299,399.30 × 598,719.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,761.46x = 777,975,244,406.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,975,244,406.60/867,761.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,531.22

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