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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773,999.10, 1,160,998.65 and 585,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773,999.10, 1,160,998.65 and 585,042.30 is: 877,563.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773,999.10 : 1,160,998.65 = 585,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773,999.10/1,160,998.65 = 585,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773,999.10x = 1,160,998.65 × 585,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773,999.10x = 679,233,320,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,233,320,492.90/773,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,563.45

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