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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802,989.64, 1,108,606.26 and 501,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802,989.64, 1,108,606.26 and 501,591.88 is: 692,496.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802,989.64 : 1,108,606.26 = 501,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802,989.64/1,108,606.26 = 501,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802,989.64x = 1,108,606.26 × 501,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802,989.64x = 556,067,898,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,067,898,133.17/802,989.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,496.98

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