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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,294, 1,157,878.88 and 584,792.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,294, 1,157,878.88 and 584,792.72 is: 806,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,294 : 1,157,878.88 = 584,792.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,294/1,157,878.88 = 584,792.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,294x = 1,157,878.88 × 584,792.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,294x = 677,119,139,665.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,119,139,665.75/839,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,772.29

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