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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862,556.58, 1,189,166.67 and 604,085.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862,556.58, 1,189,166.67 and 604,085.58 is: 832,824.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862,556.58 : 1,189,166.67 = 604,085.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862,556.58/1,189,166.67 = 604,085.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862,556.58x = 1,189,166.67 × 604,085.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862,556.58x = 718,358,437,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,358,437,563.62/862,556.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,824.71

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