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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,847.40, 1,051,215.90 and 577,431.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,847.40, 1,051,215.90 and 577,431.40 is: 864,867.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,847.40 : 1,051,215.90 = 577,431.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,847.40/1,051,215.90 = 577,431.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,847.40x = 1,051,215.90 × 577,431.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,847.40x = 607,005,068,839.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,005,068,839.26/701,847.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864,867.59

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