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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,009.59, 1,197,575.10 and 562,321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,009.59, 1,197,575.10 and 562,321.65 is: 775,823.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,009.59 : 1,197,575.10 = 562,321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,009.59/1,197,575.10 = 562,321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,009.59x = 1,197,575.10 × 562,321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,009.59x = 673,422,406,230.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,422,406,230.92/868,009.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,823.69

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