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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,948.77, 1,182,966 and 599,835.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,948.77, 1,182,966 and 599,835.51 is: 828,036.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,948.77 : 1,182,966 = 599,835.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,948.77/1,182,966 = 599,835.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,948.77x = 1,182,966 × 599,835.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,948.77x = 709,585,013,922.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,585,013,922.66/856,948.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,036.68

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