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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,233,332.72, 1,850,371.68 and 585,406.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,233,332.72, 1,850,371.68 and 585,406.16 is: 878,286.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,233,332.72 : 1,850,371.68 = 585,406.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,233,332.72/1,850,371.68 = 585,406.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,233,332.72x = 1,850,371.68 × 585,406.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,233,332.72x = 1,083,218,979,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,218,979,761.55/1,233,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,286.10

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