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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,952.80, 1,196,975.52 and 595,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,952.80, 1,196,975.52 and 595,540.08 is: 821,296.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,952.80 : 1,196,975.52 = 595,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,952.80/1,196,975.52 = 595,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,952.80x = 1,196,975.52 × 595,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,952.80x = 712,846,896,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,846,896,938.84/867,952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,296.85

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