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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,959.10, 1,207,438.65 and 581,885.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,959.10, 1,207,438.65 and 581,885.10 is: 872,827.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,959.10 : 1,207,438.65 = 581,885.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,959.10/1,207,438.65 = 581,885.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,959.10x = 1,207,438.65 × 581,885.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,959.10x = 702,590,559,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,590,559,599.12/804,959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,827.65

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