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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,533.68, 1,204,173.72 and 577,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,533.68, 1,204,173.72 and 577,832.04 is: 865,937.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,533.68 : 1,204,173.72 = 577,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,533.68/1,204,173.72 = 577,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,533.68x = 1,204,173.72 × 577,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,533.68x = 695,810,157,141.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,810,157,141.99/803,533.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,937.76

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