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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873,975.92, 1,205,122.79 and 598,379.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873,975.92, 1,205,122.79 and 598,379.13 is: 825,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873,975.92 : 1,205,122.79 = 598,379.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873,975.92/1,205,122.79 = 598,379.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873,975.92x = 1,205,122.79 × 598,379.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873,975.92x = 721,120,323,631.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,120,323,631.48/873,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,103.20

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