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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,274.65, 1,307,076.52 and 586,908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,274.65, 1,307,076.52 and 586,908.21 is: 879,463.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,274.65 : 1,307,076.52 = 586,908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,274.65/1,307,076.52 = 586,908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,274.65x = 1,307,076.52 × 586,908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,274.65x = 767,133,940,686.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,133,940,686.23/872,274.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879,463.76

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