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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,588.16, 1,206,160 and 591,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,588.16, 1,206,160 and 591,009.60 is: 887,086.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,588.16 : 1,206,160 = 591,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,588.16/1,206,160 = 591,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,588.16x = 1,206,160 × 591,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,588.16x = 712,852,139,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,852,139,136/803,588.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887,086.41

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