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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800,575.60, 1,197,947.40 and 590,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800,575.60, 1,197,947.40 and 590,623.60 is: 883,784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800,575.60 : 1,197,947.40 = 590,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800,575.60/1,197,947.40 = 590,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800,575.60x = 1,197,947.40 × 590,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800,575.60x = 707,536,005,998.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,536,005,998.64/800,575.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,784.12

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