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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,883.58, 1,204,527.87 and 566,687.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,883.58, 1,204,527.87 and 566,687.58 is: 850,174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,883.58 : 1,204,527.87 = 566,687.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,883.58/1,204,527.87 = 566,687.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,883.58x = 1,204,527.87 × 566,687.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,883.58x = 682,590,983,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,590,983,692.86/802,883.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,174.30

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