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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808,480.95, 1,213,562.55 and 595,489.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808,480.95, 1,213,562.55 and 595,489.36 is: 893,853.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808,480.95 : 1,213,562.55 = 595,489.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808,480.95/1,213,562.55 = 595,489.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808,480.95x = 1,213,562.55 × 595,489.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808,480.95x = 722,663,586,219.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,663,586,219.47/808,480.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893,853.58

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