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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,958.05, 1,196,982.77 and 595,545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,958.05, 1,196,982.77 and 595,545.33 is: 821,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,958.05 : 1,196,982.77 = 595,545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,958.05/1,196,982.77 = 595,545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,958.05x = 1,196,982.77 × 595,545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,958.05x = 712,857,495,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,857,495,786.24/867,958.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,304.09

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