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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821,512.98, 1,232,702.82 and 583,166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821,512.98, 1,232,702.82 and 583,166.16 is: 875,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821,512.98 : 1,232,702.82 = 583,166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821,512.98/1,232,702.82 = 583,166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821,512.98x = 1,232,702.82 × 583,166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821,512.98x = 718,870,569,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,870,569,960.57/821,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,056.86

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