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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,765.96, 1,299,406.05 and 598,723.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,765.96, 1,299,406.05 and 598,723.65 is: 896,537.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,765.96 : 1,299,406.05 = 598,723.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,765.96/1,299,406.05 = 598,723.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,765.96x = 1,299,406.05 × 598,723.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,765.96x = 777,985,133,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,985,133,088.08/867,765.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,537.97

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