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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,260.63, 1,197,817.99 and 523,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,260.63, 1,197,817.99 and 523,904.50 is: 722,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,260.63 : 1,197,817.99 = 523,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,260.63/1,197,817.99 = 523,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,260.63x = 1,197,817.99 × 523,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,260.63x = 627,542,235,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,542,235,141.96/868,260.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,757.91

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