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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917,833.06, 1,266,790.77 and 586,477.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917,833.06, 1,266,790.77 and 586,477.05 is: 809,454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917,833.06 : 1,266,790.77 = 586,477.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917,833.06/1,266,790.77 = 586,477.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917,833.06x = 1,266,790.77 × 586,477.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917,833.06x = 742,943,707,422.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,943,707,422.88/917,833.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,454.07

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