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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,066, 1,055,165.88 and 586,492.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,066, 1,055,165.88 and 586,492.88 is: 878,962.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,066 : 1,055,165.88 = 586,492.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,066/1,055,165.88 = 586,492.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,066x = 1,055,165.88 × 586,492.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,066x = 618,847,275,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,847,275,838.93/704,066
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,962.02

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