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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,803.36, 1,283,224.81 and 586,236.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,803.36, 1,283,224.81 and 586,236.17 is: 879,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,803.36 : 1,283,224.81 = 586,236.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,803.36/1,283,224.81 = 586,236.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,803.36x = 1,283,224.81 × 586,236.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,803.36x = 752,272,797,863.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,272,797,863.38/855,803.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,025.29

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