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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,802.36, 1,283,223.31 and 586,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,802.36, 1,283,223.31 and 586,235.17 is: 879,023.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,802.36 : 1,283,223.31 = 586,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,802.36/1,283,223.31 = 586,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,802.36x = 1,283,223.31 × 586,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,802.36x = 752,270,635,285.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,270,635,285.81/855,802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,023.79

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