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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797,669.60, 1,196,504.40 and 585,093.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797,669.60, 1,196,504.40 and 585,093.20 is: 877,639.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797,669.60 : 1,196,504.40 = 585,093.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797,669.60/1,196,504.40 = 585,093.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797,669.60x = 1,196,504.40 × 585,093.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797,669.60x = 700,066,588,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,066,588,210.08/797,669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,639.80

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