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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836,005.20, 1,254,007.80 and 601,558.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836,005.20, 1,254,007.80 and 601,558.80 is: 902,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836,005.20 : 1,254,007.80 = 601,558.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836,005.20/1,254,007.80 = 601,558.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836,005.20x = 1,254,007.80 × 601,558.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836,005.20x = 754,359,427,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,359,427,358.64/836,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902,338.20

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