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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817,803.60, 1,226,705.40 and 593,854.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817,803.60, 1,226,705.40 and 593,854.80 is: 890,782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817,803.60 : 1,226,705.40 = 593,854.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817,803.60/1,226,705.40 = 593,854.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817,803.60x = 1,226,705.40 × 593,854.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817,803.60x = 728,484,889,975.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,484,889,975.92/817,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890,782.20

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