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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,753.08, 1,304,562.78 and 586,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,753.08, 1,304,562.78 and 586,258.56 is: 880,354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,753.08 : 1,304,562.78 = 586,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,753.08/1,304,562.78 = 586,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,753.08x = 1,304,562.78 × 586,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,753.08x = 764,811,096,832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,811,096,832.40/868,753.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,354.98

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