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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,231.60, 1,195,847.40 and 587,279.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,231.60, 1,195,847.40 and 587,279.60 is: 880,919.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,231.60 : 1,195,847.40 = 587,279.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,231.60/1,195,847.40 = 587,279.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,231.60x = 1,195,847.40 × 587,279.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,231.60x = 702,296,782,733.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,296,782,733.04/797,231.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,919.40

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