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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,007.58, 1,197,572.34 and 562,319.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,007.58, 1,197,572.34 and 562,319.65 is: 775,820.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,007.58 : 1,197,572.34 = 562,319.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,007.58/1,197,572.34 = 562,319.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,007.58x = 1,197,572.34 × 562,319.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,007.58x = 673,418,459,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,418,459,078.48/868,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,820.94

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