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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,004.20, 1,293,006.30 and 596,583.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,004.20, 1,293,006.30 and 596,583.40 is: 894,875.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,004.20 : 1,293,006.30 = 596,583.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,004.20/1,293,006.30 = 596,583.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,004.20x = 1,293,006.30 × 596,583.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,004.20x = 771,386,094,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,386,094,675.42/862,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,875.10

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