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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,774.20, 1,197,579.39 and 609,924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,774.20, 1,197,579.39 and 609,924.97 is: 840,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,774.20 : 1,197,579.39 = 609,924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,774.20/1,197,579.39 = 609,924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,774.20x = 1,197,579.39 × 609,924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,774.20x = 730,433,573,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,433,573,518.37/868,774.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840,763.43

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