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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806,985.60, 1,208,404.80 and 595,478.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806,985.60, 1,208,404.80 and 595,478.40 is: 891,687.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806,985.60 : 1,208,404.80 = 595,478.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806,985.60/1,208,404.80 = 595,478.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806,985.60x = 1,208,404.80 × 595,478.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806,985.60x = 719,578,956,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,578,956,856.32/806,985.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891,687.48

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