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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,943.52, 1,182,958.76 and 599,830.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,943.52, 1,182,958.76 and 599,830.25 is: 828,029.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,943.52 : 1,182,958.76 = 599,830.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,943.52/1,182,958.76 = 599,830.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,943.52x = 1,182,958.76 × 599,830.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,943.52x = 709,574,444,335.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,574,444,335.27/856,943.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,029.42

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