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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,999.20, 1,253,998.80 and 584,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,999.20, 1,253,998.80 and 584,056.80 is: 876,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,999.20 : 1,253,998.80 = 584,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,999.20/1,253,998.80 = 584,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,999.20x = 1,253,998.80 × 584,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,999.20x = 732,406,526,331.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,406,526,331.84/835,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,085.20

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