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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,117.20, 1,008,175.80 and 580,878.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,117.20, 1,008,175.80 and 580,878.80 is: 871,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,117.20 : 1,008,175.80 = 580,878.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,117.20/1,008,175.80 = 580,878.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,117.20x = 1,008,175.80 × 580,878.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,117.20x = 585,627,948,893.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,627,948,893.04/672,117.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,318.20

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