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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,262.72, 1,235,097.60 and 586,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,262.72, 1,235,097.60 and 586,016 is: 879,168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,262.72 : 1,235,097.60 = 586,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,262.72/1,235,097.60 = 586,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,262.72x = 1,235,097.60 × 586,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,262.72x = 723,786,955,161.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,786,955,161.60/823,262.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,168.87

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