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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,848.55, 1,201,493.42 and 587,623.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,848.55, 1,201,493.42 and 587,623.71 is: 880,497.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,848.55 : 1,201,493.42 = 587,623.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,848.55/1,201,493.42 = 587,623.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,848.55x = 1,201,493.42 × 587,623.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,848.55x = 706,026,018,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,026,018,062.87/801,848.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,497.97

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