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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,813.36, 1,283,239.84 and 586,246.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,813.36, 1,283,239.84 and 586,246.16 is: 879,040.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,813.36 : 1,283,239.84 = 586,246.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,813.36/1,283,239.84 = 586,246.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,813.36x = 1,283,239.84 × 586,246.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,813.36x = 752,294,428,559.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,294,428,559.02/855,813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,040.30

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