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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,359.69, 1,197,738.09 and 610,782.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,359.69, 1,197,738.09 and 610,782.93 is: 842,459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,359.69 : 1,197,738.09 = 610,782.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,359.69/1,197,738.09 = 610,782.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,359.69x = 1,197,738.09 × 610,782.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,359.69x = 731,557,979,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,557,979,982.80/868,359.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,459.63

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