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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,767.46, 1,299,408.30 and 598,725.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,767.46, 1,299,408.30 and 598,725.16 is: 896,540.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,767.46 : 1,299,408.30 = 598,725.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,767.46/1,299,408.30 = 598,725.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,767.46x = 1,299,408.30 × 598,725.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,767.46x = 777,988,442,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,988,442,322.83/867,767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,540.23

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