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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,277.50, 1,198,226.64 and 505,949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,277.50, 1,198,226.64 and 505,949.92 is: 698,213.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,277.50 : 1,198,226.64 = 505,949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,277.50/1,198,226.64 = 505,949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,277.50x = 1,198,226.64 × 505,949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,277.50x = 606,242,672,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,242,672,649.87/868,277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,213.04

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