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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,260.02, 1,197,817.14 and 523,903.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,260.02, 1,197,817.14 and 523,903.87 is: 722,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,260.02 : 1,197,817.14 = 523,903.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,260.02/1,197,817.14 = 523,903.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,260.02x = 1,197,817.14 × 523,903.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,260.02x = 627,541,038,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,541,038,660.24/868,260.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,757.04

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