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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,857.60, 1,195,286.40 and 584,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,857.60, 1,195,286.40 and 584,281.20 is: 876,421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,857.60 : 1,195,286.40 = 584,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,857.60/1,195,286.40 = 584,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,857.60x = 1,195,286.40 × 584,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,857.60x = 698,383,372,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,383,372,135.68/796,857.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,421.80

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