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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,535.68, 1,204,176.72 and 577,834.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,535.68, 1,204,176.72 and 577,834.04 is: 865,940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,535.68 : 1,204,176.72 = 577,834.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,535.68/1,204,176.72 = 577,834.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,535.68x = 1,204,176.72 × 577,834.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,535.68x = 695,814,298,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,814,298,991.55/803,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,940.76

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