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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,674.66, 1,197,273.60 and 577,765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,674.66, 1,197,273.60 and 577,765.59 is: 796,320.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,674.66 : 1,197,273.60 = 577,765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,674.66/1,197,273.60 = 577,765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,674.66x = 1,197,273.60 × 577,765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,674.66x = 691,743,487,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,743,487,895.42/868,674.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,320.56

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