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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,006.58, 1,197,570.96 and 562,318.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,006.58, 1,197,570.96 and 562,318.65 is: 775,819.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,006.58 : 1,197,570.96 = 562,318.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,006.58/1,197,570.96 = 562,318.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,006.58x = 1,197,570.96 × 562,318.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,006.58x = 673,416,485,506.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,416,485,506.40/868,006.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,819.57

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