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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 822,679.02, 1,234,005.57 and 599,455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 822,679.02, 1,234,005.57 and 599,455.98 is: 899,174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    822,679.02 : 1,234,005.57 = 599,455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    822,679.02/1,234,005.57 = 599,455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    822,679.02x = 1,234,005.57 × 599,455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    822,679.02x = 739,732,018,289.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,732,018,289.81/822,679.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899,174.53

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