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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,796.12, 1,198,227.71 and 611,524.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,796.12, 1,198,227.71 and 611,524.73 is: 843,403.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,796.12 : 1,198,227.71 = 611,524.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,796.12/1,198,227.71 = 611,524.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,796.12x = 1,198,227.71 × 611,524.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,796.12x = 732,745,867,787.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,745,867,787.51/868,796.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843,403.71

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