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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,954.56, 828,739.27 and 586,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,954.56, 828,739.27 and 586,757.12 is: 813,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,954.56 : 828,739.27 = 586,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,954.56/828,739.27 = 586,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,954.56x = 828,739.27 × 586,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,954.56x = 486,268,667,296.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,268,667,296.10/597,954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813,220.10

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