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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,223, 1,173,638.22 and 582,572.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,223, 1,173,638.22 and 582,572.92 is: 872,969.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,223 : 1,173,638.22 = 582,572.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,223/1,173,638.22 = 582,572.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,223x = 1,173,638.22 × 582,572.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,223x = 683,729,844,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,729,844,849.00/783,223
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,969.57

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