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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,908.80, 1,233,238.80 and 587,712.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,908.80, 1,233,238.80 and 587,712.80 is: 879,697.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,908.80 : 1,233,238.80 = 587,712.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,908.80/1,233,238.80 = 587,712.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,908.80x = 1,233,238.80 × 587,712.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,908.80x = 724,790,228,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,790,228,216.64/823,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,697.16

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