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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,782.65, 1,198,209.13 and 611,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,782.65, 1,198,209.13 and 611,511.26 is: 843,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,782.65 : 1,198,209.13 = 611,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,782.65/1,198,209.13 = 611,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,782.65x = 1,198,209.13 × 611,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,782.65x = 732,718,367,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,718,367,309.98/868,782.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,385.13

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