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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,834.36, 1,296,876.62 and 580,792.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,834.36, 1,296,876.62 and 580,792.82 is: 871,945.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,834.36 : 1,296,876.62 = 580,792.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,834.36/1,296,876.62 = 580,792.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,834.36x = 1,296,876.62 × 580,792.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,834.36x = 753,216,624,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,216,624,289.47/863,834.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,945.67

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