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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,260.39, 1,197,817.66 and 523,904.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,260.39, 1,197,817.66 and 523,904.25 is: 722,757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,260.39 : 1,197,817.66 = 523,904.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,260.39/1,197,817.66 = 523,904.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,260.39x = 1,197,817.66 × 523,904.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,260.39x = 627,541,762,799.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,541,762,799.06/868,260.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,757.56

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