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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,827.20, 1,254,538.08 and 583,362.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,827.20, 1,254,538.08 and 583,362.72 is: 874,554.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,827.20 : 1,254,538.08 = 583,362.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,827.20/1,254,538.08 = 583,362.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,827.20x = 1,254,538.08 × 583,362.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,827.20x = 731,850,746,692.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,850,746,692.38/836,827.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874,554.21

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