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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,822.28, 1,276,233.42 and 583,773.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,822.28, 1,276,233.42 and 583,773.18 is: 875,659.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,822.28 : 1,276,233.42 = 583,773.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,822.28/1,276,233.42 = 583,773.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,822.28x = 1,276,233.42 × 583,773.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,822.28x = 745,030,836,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,030,836,135.23/850,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,659.76

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