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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,378.33, 1,197,921.23 and 592,529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,378.33, 1,197,921.23 and 592,529.29 is: 817,389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,378.33 : 1,197,921.23 = 592,529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,378.33/1,197,921.23 = 592,529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,378.33x = 1,197,921.23 × 592,529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,378.33x = 709,803,412,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,803,412,152.36/868,378.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,389.59

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