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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,512.60, 1,277,737.20 and 584,792.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,512.60, 1,277,737.20 and 584,792.10 is: 878,541.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,512.60 : 1,277,737.20 = 584,792.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,512.60/1,277,737.20 = 584,792.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,512.60x = 1,277,737.20 × 584,792.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,512.60x = 747,210,620,436.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,210,620,436.12/850,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,541.51

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