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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,490.16, 1,277,235.23 and 584,441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,490.16, 1,277,235.23 and 584,441.06 is: 876,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,490.16 : 1,277,235.23 = 584,441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,490.16/1,277,235.23 = 584,441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,490.16x = 1,277,235.23 × 584,441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,490.16x = 746,468,702,382.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,468,702,382.16/851,490.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,661.57

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