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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,604.10, 1,233,000.45 and 587,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,604.10, 1,233,000.45 and 587,408.10 is: 879,396.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,604.10 : 1,233,000.45 = 587,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,604.10/1,233,000.45 = 587,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,604.10x = 1,233,000.45 × 587,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,604.10x = 724,274,451,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,274,451,633.65/823,604.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,396.36

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