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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,259.10, 1,192,972.65 and 587,307.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,259.10, 1,192,972.65 and 587,307.10 is: 878,812.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,259.10 : 1,192,972.65 = 587,307.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,259.10/1,192,972.65 = 587,307.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,259.10x = 1,192,972.65 × 587,307.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,259.10x = 700,641,307,450.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,641,307,450.82/797,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,812.56

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