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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,857.58, 1,201,506.93 and 587,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,857.58, 1,201,506.93 and 587,632.65 is: 880,511.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,857.58 : 1,201,506.93 = 587,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,857.58/1,201,506.93 = 587,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,857.58x = 1,201,506.93 × 587,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,857.58x = 706,044,701,269.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,044,701,269.27/801,857.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,511.35

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