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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,585.30, 1,198,550.94 and 505,933.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,585.30, 1,198,550.94 and 505,933.30 is: 698,131.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,585.30 : 1,198,550.94 = 505,933.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,585.30/1,198,550.94 = 505,933.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,585.30x = 1,198,550.94 × 505,933.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,585.30x = 606,386,832,292.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,386,832,292.30/868,585.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,131.59

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