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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,999.80, 1,079,999.70 and 587,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,999.80, 1,079,999.70 and 587,030.20 is: 880,545.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,999.80 : 1,079,999.70 = 587,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,999.80/1,079,999.70 = 587,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,999.80x = 1,079,999.70 × 587,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,999.80x = 633,992,439,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,992,439,890.94/719,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,545.30

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