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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,186.40, 1,158,279.60 and 585,562.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,186.40, 1,158,279.60 and 585,562.40 is: 878,343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,186.40 : 1,158,279.60 = 585,562.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,186.40/1,158,279.60 = 585,562.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,186.40x = 1,158,279.60 × 585,562.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,186.40x = 678,244,982,447.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,244,982,447.04/772,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,343.60

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