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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,960.40, 1,235,940.60 and 586,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,960.40, 1,235,940.60 and 586,014.80 is: 879,022.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,960.40 : 1,235,940.60 = 586,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,960.40/1,235,940.60 = 586,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,960.40x = 1,235,940.60 × 586,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,960.40x = 724,279,483,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,279,483,520.88/823,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,022.20

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