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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,752.78, 1,198,879.20 and 529,221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,752.78, 1,198,879.20 and 529,221.03 is: 730,325.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,752.78 : 1,198,879.20 = 529,221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,752.78/1,198,879.20 = 529,221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,752.78x = 1,198,879.20 × 529,221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,752.78x = 634,472,085,069.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,472,085,069.58/868,752.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,325.24

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