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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,387.80, 1,197,934.29 and 592,538.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,387.80, 1,197,934.29 and 592,538.76 is: 817,402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,387.80 : 1,197,934.29 = 592,538.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,387.80/1,197,934.29 = 592,538.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,387.80x = 1,197,934.29 × 592,538.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,387.80x = 709,822,498,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,822,498,758.08/868,387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,402.66

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