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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,757.66, 1,058,525.31 and 586,579.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,757.66, 1,058,525.31 and 586,579.83 is: 879,777.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,757.66 : 1,058,525.31 = 586,579.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,757.66/1,058,525.31 = 586,579.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,757.66x = 1,058,525.31 × 586,579.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,757.66x = 620,909,594,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,909,594,620.70/705,757.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,777.34

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