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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,407.36, 1,198,812.60 and 582,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,407.36, 1,198,812.60 and 582,114.48 is: 803,593.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,407.36 : 1,198,812.60 = 582,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,407.36/1,198,812.60 = 582,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,407.36x = 1,198,812.60 × 582,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,407.36x = 697,846,173,266.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,846,173,266.45/868,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,593.11

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