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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331,523.80, 1,997,285.70 and 585,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331,523.80, 1,997,285.70 and 585,027.80 is: 877,541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331,523.80 : 1,997,285.70 = 585,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331,523.80/1,997,285.70 = 585,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331,523.80x = 1,997,285.70 × 585,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331,523.80x = 1,168,467,659,042.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,467,659,042.46/1,331,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,541.70

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