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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,273.65, 1,307,075.03 and 586,907.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,273.65, 1,307,075.03 and 586,907.21 is: 879,462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,273.65 : 1,307,075.03 = 586,907.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,273.65/1,307,075.03 = 586,907.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,273.65x = 1,307,075.03 × 586,907.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,273.65x = 767,131,749,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,131,749,648.06/872,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,462.26

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