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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,773.09, 1,198,196 and 611,501.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,773.09, 1,198,196 and 611,501.70 is: 843,371.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,773.09 : 1,198,196 = 611,501.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,773.09/1,198,196 = 611,501.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,773.09x = 1,198,196 × 611,501.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,773.09x = 732,698,890,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,698,890,933.20/868,773.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,371.99

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