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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,768.46, 1,299,409.80 and 598,726.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,768.46, 1,299,409.80 and 598,726.16 is: 896,541.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,768.46 : 1,299,409.80 = 598,726.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,768.46/1,299,409.80 = 598,726.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,768.46x = 1,299,409.80 × 598,726.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,768.46x = 777,990,639,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,990,639,820.37/867,768.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896,541.73

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