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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,987.10, 1,207,480.65 and 568,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,987.10, 1,207,480.65 and 568,791.10 is: 853,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,987.10 : 1,207,480.65 = 568,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,987.10/1,207,480.65 = 568,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,987.10x = 1,207,480.65 × 568,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,987.10x = 686,804,247,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,804,247,142.22/804,987.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853,186.65

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