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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,770.81, 1,198,192.86 and 611,499.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,770.81, 1,198,192.86 and 611,499.42 is: 843,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,770.81 : 1,198,192.86 = 611,499.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,770.81/1,198,192.86 = 611,499.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,770.81x = 1,198,192.86 × 611,499.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,770.81x = 732,694,238,938.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,694,238,938.14/868,770.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,368.85

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