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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,400.80, 1,197,952.20 and 592,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,400.80, 1,197,952.20 and 592,551.76 is: 817,420.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,400.80 : 1,197,952.20 = 592,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,400.80/1,197,952.20 = 592,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,400.80x = 1,197,952.20 × 592,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,400.80x = 709,848,684,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,848,684,505.87/868,400.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817,420.58

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