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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,717.27, 1,199,855.50 and 583,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,717.27, 1,199,855.50 and 583,329.62 is: 804,757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,717.27 : 1,199,855.50 = 583,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,717.27/1,199,855.50 = 583,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,717.27x = 1,199,855.50 × 583,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,717.27x = 699,911,254,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,911,254,411.23/869,717.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,757.22

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