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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,773.20, 1,197,578.01 and 609,923.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,773.20, 1,197,578.01 and 609,923.97 is: 840,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,773.20 : 1,197,578.01 = 609,923.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,773.20/1,197,578.01 = 609,923.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,773.20x = 1,197,578.01 × 609,923.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,773.20x = 730,431,534,243.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,431,534,243.90/868,773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,762.05

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