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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867,968.80, 1,196,997.60 and 595,556.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867,968.80, 1,196,997.60 and 595,556.08 is: 821,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867,968.80 : 1,196,997.60 = 595,556.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867,968.80/1,196,997.60 = 595,556.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867,968.80x = 1,196,997.60 × 595,556.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867,968.80x = 712,879,198,425.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,879,198,425.41/867,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,318.92

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