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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,322.40, 1,306,384.08 and 590,986.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,322.40, 1,306,384.08 and 590,986.72 is: 885,057.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,322.40 : 1,306,384.08 = 590,986.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,322.40/1,306,384.08 = 590,986.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,322.40x = 1,306,384.08 × 590,986.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,322.40x = 772,055,642,499.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,055,642,499.42/872,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885,057.68

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