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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,949.77, 1,182,967.38 and 599,836.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,949.77, 1,182,967.38 and 599,836.51 is: 828,038.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,949.77 : 1,182,967.38 = 599,836.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,949.77/1,182,967.38 = 599,836.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,949.77x = 1,182,967.38 × 599,836.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,949.77x = 709,587,024,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,587,024,663.04/856,949.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,038.06

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