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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807,827.54, 1,213,315.95 and 658,178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807,827.54, 1,213,315.95 and 658,178.42 is: 988,550.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807,827.54 : 1,213,315.95 = 658,178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807,827.54/1,213,315.95 = 658,178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807,827.54x = 1,213,315.95 × 658,178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807,827.54x = 798,578,374,931.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,578,374,931.80/807,827.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,550.57

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