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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,855, 1,066,658.76 and 578,084.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,855, 1,066,658.76 and 578,084.40 is: 866,214.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,855 : 1,066,658.76 = 578,084.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,855/1,066,658.76 = 578,084.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,855x = 1,066,658.76 × 578,084.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,855x = 616,618,789,279.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,618,789,279.34/711,855
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866,214.03

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