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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,804.36, 1,283,226.31 and 586,237.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,804.36, 1,283,226.31 and 586,237.17 is: 879,026.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,804.36 : 1,283,226.31 = 586,237.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,804.36/1,283,226.31 = 586,237.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,804.36x = 1,283,226.31 × 586,237.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,804.36x = 752,274,960,443.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,274,960,443.94/855,804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,026.79

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