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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,996.80, 1,253,217.60 and 583,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,996.80, 1,253,217.60 and 583,276.80 is: 874,372.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,996.80 : 1,253,217.60 = 583,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,996.80/1,253,217.60 = 583,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,996.80x = 1,253,217.60 × 583,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,996.80x = 730,972,751,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,972,751,431.68/835,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,372.67

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