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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823,981.74, 1,137,210 and 595,278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823,981.74, 1,137,210 and 595,278.96 is: 821,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823,981.74 : 1,137,210 = 595,278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823,981.74/1,137,210 = 595,278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823,981.74x = 1,137,210 × 595,278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823,981.74x = 676,957,186,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,957,186,101.60/823,981.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,568.19

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