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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,577.40, 1,238,366.10 and 586,428.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,577.40, 1,238,366.10 and 586,428.95 is: 879,643.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,577.40 : 1,238,366.10 = 586,428.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,577.40/1,238,366.10 = 586,428.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,577.40x = 1,238,366.10 × 586,428.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,577.40x = 726,213,731,738.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,213,731,738.60/825,577.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,643.43

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