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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,952.10, 1,207,428.15 and 581,878.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,952.10, 1,207,428.15 and 581,878.10 is: 872,817.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,952.10 : 1,207,428.15 = 581,878.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,952.10/1,207,428.15 = 581,878.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,952.10x = 1,207,428.15 × 581,878.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,952.10x = 702,575,997,808.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,575,997,808.52/804,952.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,817.15

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