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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,761.66, 1,302,944.75 and 599,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,761.66, 1,302,944.75 and 599,251.66 is: 897,707.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,761.66 : 1,302,944.75 = 599,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,761.66/1,302,944.75 = 599,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,761.66x = 1,302,944.75 × 599,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,761.66x = 780,791,804,325.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,791,804,325.79/869,761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897,707.77

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