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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869,719.52, 1,199,858.60 and 583,331.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869,719.52, 1,199,858.60 and 583,331.87 is: 804,760.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869,719.52 : 1,199,858.60 = 583,331.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869,719.52/1,199,858.60 = 583,331.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869,719.52x = 1,199,858.60 × 583,331.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869,719.52x = 699,915,765,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,915,765,331.56/869,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,760.32

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