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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,978.64, 1,137,205.71 and 595,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,978.64, 1,137,205.71 and 595,275.82 is: 821,563.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,978.64 : 1,137,205.71 = 595,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,978.64/1,137,205.71 = 595,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,978.64x = 1,137,205.71 × 595,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,978.64x = 676,951,058,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,951,058,685.92/823,978.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,563.84

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