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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581,109.68, 800,077.56 and 495,884.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581,109.68, 800,077.56 and 495,884.72 is: 682,738.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581,109.68 : 800,077.56 = 495,884.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581,109.68/800,077.56 = 495,884.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581,109.68x = 800,077.56 × 495,884.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581,109.68x = 396,746,236,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,746,236,818.88/581,109.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,738.99

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