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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,977.60, 1,176,256.80 and 584,356.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,977.60, 1,176,256.80 and 584,356.80 is: 875,634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,977.60 : 1,176,256.80 = 584,356.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,977.60/1,176,256.80 = 584,356.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,977.60x = 1,176,256.80 × 584,356.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,977.60x = 687,353,659,626.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,353,659,626.24/784,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,634.74

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