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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801,858.58, 1,201,508.43 and 587,633.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801,858.58, 1,201,508.43 and 587,633.65 is: 880,512.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801,858.58 : 1,201,508.43 = 587,633.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801,858.58/1,201,508.43 = 587,633.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801,858.58x = 1,201,508.43 × 587,633.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801,858.58x = 706,046,784,226.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,046,784,226.67/801,858.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,512.85

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