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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,303.89, 1,197,877.37 and 523,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,303.89, 1,197,877.37 and 523,947.92 is: 722,817.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,303.89 : 1,197,877.37 = 523,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,303.89/1,197,877.37 = 523,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,303.89x = 1,197,877.37 × 523,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,303.89x = 627,625,350,437.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,625,350,437.18/868,303.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,817.62

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