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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,003.60, 1,161,005.40 and 585,046.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,003.60, 1,161,005.40 and 585,046.80 is: 877,570.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,003.60 : 1,161,005.40 = 585,046.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,003.60/1,161,005.40 = 585,046.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,003.60x = 1,161,005.40 × 585,046.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,003.60x = 679,242,494,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,242,494,052.72/774,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,570.20

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