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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,676.16, 1,197,275.66 and 577,767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,676.16, 1,197,275.66 and 577,767.10 is: 796,322.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,676.16 : 1,197,275.66 = 577,767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,676.16/1,197,275.66 = 577,767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,676.16x = 1,197,275.66 × 577,767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,676.16x = 691,746,485,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,746,485,978.79/868,676.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,322.63

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