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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,048.16, 837,827.75 and 580,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,048.16, 837,827.75 and 580,143.20 is: 800,694.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,048.16 : 837,827.75 = 580,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,048.16/837,827.75 = 580,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,048.16x = 837,827.75 × 580,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,048.16x = 486,060,069,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,060,069,195.02/607,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,694.42

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