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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,974.60, 1,207,461.90 and 581,900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,974.60, 1,207,461.90 and 581,900.60 is: 872,850.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,974.60 : 1,207,461.90 = 581,900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,974.60/1,207,461.90 = 581,900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,974.60x = 1,207,461.90 × 581,900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,974.60x = 702,622,804,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,622,804,087.14/804,974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872,850.90

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