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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,327.04, 1,187,768.16 and 580,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,327.04, 1,187,768.16 and 580,364.16 is: 871,116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,327.04 : 1,187,768.16 = 580,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,327.04/1,187,768.16 = 580,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,327.04x = 1,187,768.16 × 580,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,327.04x = 689,338,070,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,338,070,453.15/791,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871,116.54

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