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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,270.27, 1,307,069.97 and 586,903.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,270.27, 1,307,069.97 and 586,903.83 is: 879,457.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,270.27 : 1,307,069.97 = 586,903.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,270.27/1,307,069.97 = 586,903.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,270.27x = 1,307,069.97 × 586,903.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,270.27x = 767,124,364,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,124,364,368.58/872,270.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,457.20

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