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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,399.80, 1,197,950.82 and 592,550.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,399.80, 1,197,950.82 and 592,550.76 is: 817,419.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,399.80 : 1,197,950.82 = 592,550.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,399.80/1,197,950.82 = 592,550.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,399.80x = 1,197,950.82 × 592,550.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,399.80x = 709,846,668,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,846,668,833.62/868,399.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,419.20

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