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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,266.60, 1,232,494.20 and 587,070.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,266.60, 1,232,494.20 and 587,070.60 is: 878,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,266.60 : 1,232,494.20 = 587,070.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,266.60/1,232,494.20 = 587,070.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,266.60x = 1,232,494.20 × 587,070.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,266.60x = 723,561,109,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,561,109,490.52/823,266.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,890.40

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